Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have dominated the headlines ahead of Arsenal’s game against Chelsea.
The two midfielders are among the best in the Premier League these days, and they would walk into most teams in the world.
Arsenal are delighted with Rice, and the same can be said of Chelsea with Caicedo, but the game on Sunday will show the world who is better.
However, despite the rivalry and all the comparisons, the two players have no animosity towards each other.
Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have the same feelings about each other
The comparisons between Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have been in full swing this season.
Arsenal fans are completely behind their man, while Chelsea supporters are adamant that the Ecuadorian is the better player.
However, Rice recently claimed that he and Caicedo play in different positions, so these comparisons don’t really make a lot of sense.
The Arsenal star also heaped praise on the Chelsea midfielder, and the latter has now done the same ahead of the London derby on Sunday.
Declan Rice reacts to people comparing him to Moises Caicedo
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Caicedo said: “Declan, everybody knows how good he is. It will be a great battle, me and him. It’s very nice, very special and like he said, we play in different positions.
“People compare him and myself, but I’m so happy he’s doing really well. I enjoy watching him play because he’s so good.
“I want to play against the best defensive and attacking midfielders in the world, and he’s one of them.
“I’m waiting. It’s nice that people compare us, but we are not fighting. He wants to do well. I’m going to fight. I’m ready. Everybody is ready. I’m looking forward to it.”
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Declan Rice’s luck changed vs Moises Caicedo after Arsenal signed him
Rice and Caicedo have been exceptional in the Premier League for a number of years now.
The England international was a star at West Ham United, while the now-Chelsea man impressed everyone with his performances at Brighton and Hove Albion.
At that time, Caicedo had the upper hand against Rice. They faced each other three times, and on all three occasions, the Seagulls beat the Hammers, with an aggregate score of 9-1.
Since Rice joined Arsenal and Caicedo moved to Chelsea, the tables have turned. The Gunners have not lost against the Blues since they made their record signing, winning two and drawing the other two.
It remains to be seen whether Rice can continue that good record on Sunday.
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