Rice amongst the best midfielders in the world, claims Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels Declan Rice is one of the best midfielders in the world after scoring a brace

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00:00Every hour for him was important to be able to be available today.

00:03We didn't know for how long.

00:05So in the manner that he competed, played, and on top of that, scored two goals,

00:09I think it was outstanding and a really big message for the team.

00:12Days after having a swollen knee, Rice scores two goals.

00:16Is he among the best midfielders in the world, do you think?

00:19Yes, for me, yes.

00:20For me, the ones that we have are the best.

00:23And Declan is constantly adding things to his game.

00:26He's constantly adding things to his role in the team.

00:29And I don't see where he can stop because he can still improve in a lot of areas

00:35and he wants to improve.

00:37So, yes, it's such a pivotal play for us.