England midfielder Declan Rice scored in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, helping the team maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table. The win placed the Gunners six points clear after ten games of the season.
First-half goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice secured the victory, marking another strong defensive performance from Mikel Arteta’s squad. The team’s solid form has drawn attention and praise from football pundits Gary Lineker and Micah Richards.
“It is interesting watching Arsenal, because we talk about them every week, and it is the same old story, isn’t it?” said former Manchester City defender Micah Richards on The Rest is Football podcast. “They keep a clean sheet, work incredibly hard, and it’s impressive how Arteta has built this team. Declan Rice has taken his game to another level — he’s now among the best in world football.”
Richards praised the collective effort of the Arsenal squad while highlighting Rice’s growing influence and consistency in midfield. The midfielder’s performance continues to stand out as a key factor in the club’s current success.
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards lauded Declan Rice for his leadership and high-level performance that keeps Arsenal firmly at the top of the Premier League standings.