Declan Rice: Arsenal's 'Lighthouse' and Leader

Declan Rice: Arsenal's 'Lighthouse' and Leader

Mikel Arteta has praised Declan Rice as a crucial player for Arsenal, describing him as the club's 'lighthouse' and a 'leader' who offers 'clarity and guidance' to his teammates. Rice, who joined Arsenal from West Ham for £105 million, has made a strong start at the club, scoring four goals in 35 matches. Arteta believes Rice's leadership qualities will be important for England in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. He sees Rice as a player who can settle into the team and contribute to the club's culture and style of play. Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the current squad and highlighted Rice's ability to lead by example and help his teammates. He described Rice's role as overseeing everything, bringing light and clarity to the team. Arteta believes that Rice, despite his young age, has the potential to become an incredible player for Arsenal. To watch Arsenal v Newcastle United, viewers can tune in to TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, available on major TV platforms. Subscriptions to TNT Sports can be obtained through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.