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Latest Arsenal news today as Thierry Henry singles out Declan Rice amid Jurrien Timber praise

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Declan Rice, Thierry Henry, Jack Wilshere and Jurrien Timber.

Arsenal are still reflecting on an outrageous night at the Emirates Stadium after picking up a huge win over Real Madrid.

While the Gunners still have just under one week until the second leg of the Champions League clash, there are other issues to take care of.

Mikel Arteta will be guiding his team into a clash with Brentford in the Premier League this weekend, even though one eye may be on the match after.

So with that said, here’s a look at the biggest Arsenal news ahead of another big day of action.

Thierry Henry says Declan Rice played like he was possessed against Real Madrid

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has been full of praise for Declan Rice after his impressive brace against Real Madrid.

The midfielder stunned plenty as he stepped up to score two free-kicks against Los Blancos, giving the Gunners a huge advantage in the tie.

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Speaking on CBS Sports, Henry said to Rice: “First and foremost, the game that you had, it was crazy the way you played.

“It looked like you played the game because you wanted to prove a point. I don’t know to who, to your teammates, the fans or some people, I don’t know. But you were possessed tonight.”

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Erik ten Hag highlights Jurrien Timber impact at Arsenal

Another star who has impressed at Arsenal this season is Jurrien Timber, with the star continually making an impact in the backline.

While he is extremely versatile, the defensive awareness and quality going forward add a layer to the team that is pushing them forward.

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Speaking to De Telegraaf, former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag explained exactly what he has noticed about Timber.

“This season I have been able to watch a lot of Arsenal games, so Jurrien’s leading role does not surprise me,” he said.

“You can send Timber, both Timbers by the way, on an errand, Jurrien is a soldier. Ruthless and he knows that in top football it is ‘eat or be eaten’. That’s how he sees it. He is proactive, he doesn’t wait.”

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Jack Wilshere gives one-word assessment on Declan Rice

Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has described Declan Rice as a “bargain” when taking to social media to talk about the midfielder.

It came after the England international impressed in the win over Real Madrid, scoring two goals in a 3-0 victory.

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Rice joined Arsenal for a club-record transfer fee of £105million, underlining just the impact he has had that the price is rarely mentioned.

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