Viktor Gyokeres claims that Declan Rice was the Arsenal player who shocked him the most following his arrival back in the summer.
Rice has been one of the most influential players in Europe this season, and his ability seems to have seriously impressed the new Arsenal striker.
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Rice is a strong contender for the Premier League Player of the Season award, despite his recent dip in form during the title run.
Gyokeres has now commented on his impressive Arsenal teammate, naming him as the teammate who surprised him the most after he arrived at the Emirates Stadium.
Viktor Gyokeres on Declan Rice shocking him at Arsenal
Viktor Gyokeres has been speaking about Declan Rice and named him the player who shocked him the most after joining Arsenal.
The 27-year-old has taken the league by storm this season and helped carry the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table.
Rice is now undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in Europe, and even just this season, he has managed to elevate his game to the next level.
When asked which Arsenal player ‘shocked’ him the most after his arrival, Gyokeres told Prime Video Sport: “Maybe, Declan Rice.”
Rice has looked shattered over recent weeks, but that will be down to how many minutes he has played for the Gunners this term.
The Arsenal vice-captain has already played 51 times this term, with only David Raya and Martin Zubimendi playing more minutes.
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He played just 64 minutes against Fulham, with Arteta opting to save him for Tuesday’s clash against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal fans will be buzzing after Man City dropped points, and the stadium should be rocking for the Champions League clash with Atletico.
The Gunners have the chance to create history this month with both the Champions League and Premier League on the line.
Arsenal find themselves five points clear in the Premier League and have a great chance of reaching the final of the Champions League.
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