The Midfield Crown: Why Caicedo vs Rice Will Define the Premier League’s Best

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Roll on 30 November — the day Chelsea host Arsenal and what promises to be the unofficial showdown between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice to decide the Premier League’s best midfielder. Fans of other clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City in particular, may have their favourites, but before, during and after this fixture the Caicedo‑Rice debate will dominate social media.

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00:00The stage is set for the 30th of November, the day Chelsea host Arsenal

00:07and what promises to be the unofficial showdown between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice

00:13to decide the Premier League's best midfielder.

00:18Fans of other clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City in particular, may have had their favourites.

00:23But before, during and after this fixture, the Caicedo-Rice debate will dominate social media.

00:30Naturally, each team's supporters expect their man to come out on top.

00:34It's hard to imagine many Chelsea fans backing Rice, nor many Arsenal followers, choosing Caicedo.

00:40They also operate in slightly different roles. Rice is a number eight and Caicedo a number six.

00:45That only adds spice to the conversation.

00:49Both players smashed the £100m barrier when they signed in 2023.

00:54Rice to Arsenal for around 105 and Caicedo to Chelsea for around 115.

01:01The investments have been justified.

01:03In Chelsea's 1-0 win at Spurs, Caicedo produced a performance that highlighted his influence,

01:08stifling Spurs' attack with relentless tackling and pressing.

01:12According to Premier League stats, he ranks among the league leaders for tackles, duels won and interceptions.

01:21Defensive metrics that underline his status as a top-class midfielder.

01:26Rice offers a different threat.

01:28While not matching Caicedo's defensive numbers,

01:31the England international excels in driving play forward, breaking opposition lines and contributing in attack.

01:37The Premier League's defining clash will showcase these contrasting strengths.

01:42Chelsea will rely on Caicedo to control the engine room,

01:45cut off Arsenal's advances and impose themselves defensively.

01:50The game will provide a spectacle for fans and analysts alike,

01:53illustrating why both players commanded record fees in 2023.

01:58Caicedo's defensive mastery versus Rice's attacking intelligence

02:02makes for a true test of skill and influence.

02:05Whichever side prevails, the fixture will define who can lay a stronger claim

02:09to being the Premier League's premier midfielder.

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