Arsenal fans heap praise on 'Rice after midfielder's quick-fire double tackle

Arsenal fans were beside themselves after witnessing Declan Rice show off his elite tackling abilities in their 6-0 Champions League demolition of Lens on Wednesday night.

The Gunners secured top spot in Group B thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Jorginho.

And despite not getting in on the scoring at the Emirates, Rice received praise for his incredible double tackle that thwarted an attack from the French side in the second half.

The England midfielder nicked the ball of the toes of Lens defender Kevin Danso before swiftly turning and executing a perfect diving challenge to dispossess Neil El Aynaoui.

Arsenal fans took to social media to laud the eye-catching salvo, with many convinced that his summer arrival has heralded a period of the success for the north London club.

'Declan is out of this world man,' wrote one fan on X, formerly Twitter. Another wrote: 'That’s world class idgaf what anyone says…Rice is Ridiculous.'

One fan was confident Arsenal could better Chelsea's Premier League record for fewest goals conceded in a season, commenting: 'They keep saying this guy is average. We would all be finished if Arteta let him go to City. Chelsea would kiss their fewest goals conceded record goodbye.'

While another hoped the return of Thomas Partey and January additions would see Mikel Arteta's side claim major honours this term.

'Partey, Timber, and January signings, are about to join this team soon. Damn!!! We'll be unstoppable.' They wrote.

A third of the way through the campaign, Arsenal are in good shape to win big. The side currently sit top of the Premier League and have ensured they will meet a second-place team in the Round of 16 with a game to spare.

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