It is a strange quirk of Mikel Arteta’s revolution in north London that one of his greatest attacking weapons was in effect discovered by chance. Arteta is a manager who is obsessed with details and fine margins,

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over to Burnley on Saturday and Declan Rice produced a Man of the Match display

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

West Ham great Tony Cottee says Declan Rice is probably the best midfielder in the world right now – but think he could end his career back at centre-back.The 26-year-old former Hammers midfielder

Declan Rice described his thumping header in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Burnley as a “very special goal” after it helped his side extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

DECLAN RICE helped Arsenal cement their place at the top of the table – and dedicated his goal to his late aunty. The England midfielder pointed to the sky after nodding home a cross from Leandro

Midfielder Declan Rice has revealed he pointed to the sky as he celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in honour of his late auntie. The England international paid a beautiful tribute after scoring in a Premier League win over Scott Parker’s Clarets which saw Mikel Arteta’s in-form side move seven points clear at the top of the table.

Declan Rice has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season as the Gunners look to finally win the Premier League after 22 years without the top-flight title – but Paul Scholes believes the England star lacks something to rank him amongst the best in the world.

"We've really got that unity and togetherness, not wanting to concede, that's winning us games as well as our attacking threat. It was a game of two halves, but in the end, three points is all that matters. We get home now and recover, ready for Tuesday."