Gary Lineker and Micah Richards left in awe of Arsenal star Declan Rice

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards Praise Arsenal Star Declan Rice

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice impressed TV pundits Micah Richards and Gary Lineker after the Gunners secured a 2-0 victory against Burnley. The win keeps Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League table after 10 games.

Arsenal’s Strong Performance Against Burnley

Mikel Arteta’s team won 2-0 on the road at Turf Moor, with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice in the first half. The victory was marked by a clean sheet and solid team effort.

Declan Rice Earns Special Praise

"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 Arteta credit for building that," said former Manchester City defender and Arsenal supporter Micah Richards on The Rest is Football podcast.
"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."

Additional Notes

Summary: Declan Rice’s standout performances have been key to Arsenal’s top Premier League position, earning high praise from respected football analysts.

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Football London Football London — 2025-11-03