Lineker left in awe of Arsenal star as Arteta told what £100m got him

Lineker and Richards Praise Arsenal Star Declan Rice

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has delivered outstanding performances this season, positioning himself among the world's best in his role. After Arsenal’s recent victory, Rice received high praise from TV personalities Micah Richards and Gary Lineker.

Arsenal’s Recent Victory

Mikel Arteta’s team secured a 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor, maintaining a clean sheet. This result put Arsenal six points ahead at the top of the Premier League after ten matches.

Match Highlights

Goals in the first half came from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice.
The win helped Arsenal extend their lead at the summit of the league table.

Micah Richards on Arsenal’s Performance

"It is interesting watching Arsenal, because we talk about them every week, and it is the same old story isn't it? They keep a clean sheet and they deny opportunities, they work really hard and I don't like singling out just one player, because I feel like it is a team effort and I have to give Mikel Arteta credit for building that. It looked like it was coming, couldn't quite get over the line, now it looks like it is back."

Richards Highlights Declan Rice

"But I have to identify Declan Rice. Declan Rice has taken his game to the next level, where you are talking about him being one of the best in world football."

Summary

Declan Rice's exceptional form demonstrates his rise into world-class status, playing a crucial role in Arsenal's dominant Premier League campaign under Mikel Arteta.

The Mirror — 2025-11-03