Arsenal put on a remarkable display on Sunday as they thrashed their London rivals West Ham 6-0, leaving manager Mikel Arteta extremely pleased with one of his players.
Following his move from West Ham to Arsenal this summer, Declan Rice has made a significant impact at the North London club.
The midfielder played a crucial role in today’s victory for the Gunners, providing two assists from set-pieces and scoring an extraordinary goal from outside the box.
Arteta was highly impressed with Rice’s performance and commended the English star after the match.
“I am genuinely delighted with him because I am aware that today holds immense emotional significance for him,” expressed the Arsenal boss when discussing Rice with the Mirror.
“His focus had to be on the task at hand and delivering what was required. Set-pieces were among those tasks, as when we have certain players on the field, he poses a greater threat from outside the box rather than inside it.”
?? “I am genuinely delighted with him… He has a profound love for West Ham!”
? Mikel Arteta praises Declan Rice for his outstanding performance against West Ham
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— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) February 11, 2024
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