BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has taken to X to give his verdict on the performance of Arsenal and England international midfielder Declan Rice against Manchester City.
Gary Lineker has said that Declan Rice was the best player on the pitch at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Arsenal beat defending champions City 1-0 in North London on Sunday.
Gabriel Martinelli scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute.
Gary Lineker praises Arsenal star Declan Rice vs Manchester City
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker was following the match, and he believes that Rice was the best player in the match.
Against City, Rice played two key passes, had a pass accuracy of 90%, took 57 touches, and made three tackles, three interceptions and two clearances.
Arsenal are second in the Premier League table at the moment with 20 points from eight matches.
The Gunners are level on points with leaders and North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City are third on 18 points.
My View: Declan Rice a big player for Arsenal
In my opinion, Declan Rice will play a big role for Arsenal in their quest to win the Premier League title this season.
The England international has been superb for the Gunners this season and has hit the ground running at the Emirates Stadium since his move from West Ham United in the summer transfer window.
Rice has made himself an imposing figure in the middle of the park and is one of the first names on the Arsenal teamsheet when he is fit and available.
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