Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over to Burnley on Saturday and Declan Rice produced a Man of the Match display

It is a strange quirk of Mikel Arteta’s revolution in north London that one of his greatest attacking weapons was in effect discovered by chance. Arteta is a manager who is obsessed with details and fine margins,

Midfielder Declan Rice has revealed he pointed to the sky as he celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in honour of his late auntie. The England international paid a beautiful tribute after scoring in a Premier League win over Scott Parker’s Clarets which saw Mikel Arteta’s in-form side move seven points clear at the top of the table.

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

West Ham great Tony Cottee says Declan Rice is probably the best midfielder in the world right now – but think he could end his career back at centre-back.The 26-year-old former Hammers midfielder

DECLAN RICE helped Arsenal cement their place at the top of the table – and dedicated his goal to his late aunty. The England midfielder pointed to the sky after nodding home a cross from Leandro

Declan Rice has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season as the Gunners look to finally win the Premier League after 22 years without the top-flight title – but Paul Scholes believes the England star lacks something to rank him amongst the best in the world.

Arsenal showcased set-piece excellence with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice in a 2-0 win at Burnley, securing their fifth consecutive win in the English Premier League