Premier League hits and misses: Declan Rice and Trent Alexander-Arnold star for Arsenal and Liverpool as Man Utd lose on the road again
Rice becomes an Arsenal hero with his late, late show at the Emirates on Sunday; But it's another frustrating defeat for Man Utd who can't beat the best away from home; Meanwhile Alexander-Arnold inspires a rejuvenated Liverpool; And Crystal Palace turn on the style for Roy Hodgson...
Sunday 3 September 2023 20:43, UK
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«Big matches for big players.»
Declan Rice delivered what Arsenal will be hoping is the first of many big moments in a red and white shirt. The midfielder's late heroics helped Arsenal seal a dramatic 3-1 victory against Manchester United.
«A tremendous performance from Rice,» Gunners boss Mikel Arteta added. «As a holding midfielder, how he needs to dominate his area, to break up play. He was really dominant. And then he produced a magic moment to win us the game. You need to have that quality, that composure and he had it.»
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Despite his dominance in the middle of the park it will be his goal that will catch all the headlines.
There have been calls for the England international to get more goals and Arteta believes there will be more to come from his new signing. «When you see the technical ability he has and how he delivers in these moments… when he shoots from range, with both feet, and he has the timing with his runs. The position will determine how many goals he scores but he's got the ability to do that.»
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Arsenal had been waiting for this moment. Rice Rice Baby sounded at full-time and here were huge numbers of fans who waited for Rice to come out for his post-match interview withSky Sports. He was given a hero's welcome
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