"He is an exceptional player" - Gary Lineker heaps praise on Arsenal star ahead of Manchester City clash in the FA Community Shield
Arsenal will face Manchester City in the FA Community Shield on Sunday (August 6). Ahead of the clash, Gary Lineker has heaped praise on the Gunners' new signing Declan Rice.
The midfielder completed his move from West Ham United for a reported fee of €116 million this summer (via Transfermarkt). Lineker told The Sun:
He added:
Rice could find himself in goal-scoring positions if manager Mikel Arteta uses him in the same role he played against Monaco during Arsenal's latest friendly. The former Hammers' skipper was deployed slightly ahead of Thomas Partey on the left-hand side, much like Granit Xhaka last season.
Football pundit Adrian Clarke has given his take on Rice after watching him perform for Arsenal in pre-season. The midfielder started in Arsenal's Emirates Cup victory over Monaco on Wednesday (August 2).
The Gunners beat their opposition 5-4 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Speaking after the game, Clarke said (via TBR):
After taking on the UEFA Champions League winners in the Community Shield, Arteta's men will play their opening Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on August 12.
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