Danny Murphy tips Arsenal star to ‘score double figures’ if Mikel Arteta makes key change
Declan Rice delivered another impressive performance in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea (AMA/Getty)
Danny Murphy has backed Declan Rice to score double figures for Arsenal next season if he is played in a more attacking midfield role by Mikel Arteta.
Rice was one of Arsenal’s standout performers in the 5-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday evening as he provided the assist for Leandro Trossard’s early opener.
The England international has scored six goals and registered six assists in his first Premier League season at Arsenal following his £105 million move from West Ham last summer.
But Murphy believes Rice is capable of being a significant attacking threat for Arsenal if he is given more license to get forward.
‘I’ve got to give Martin Odegaard a mention, it would be remiss of me not to, he was outstanding, his creativity, his fitness, his sharpness, his leadership,’ Murphy said on BBC’s Match of the Day.
‘But Declan Rice in this position he sometimes plays, in a more forward role, he’s just growing in it and he’s exceptional at this.
Danny Murphy has called on Mikel Arteta to play Declan Rice in a more advanced role (Getty)
‘What he’s got is this wonderful athleticism when he carries the ball which commits defenders and gives other players space.
‘We know what he can do defensively but when he gets the little scent [to get in the box] he’s in there and so often against Chelsea he had the ...
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