Arsenal moved nine points clear with a routine win over Sunderland (Picture: Getty)Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki was full of praise for Declan Rice after he delivered another superb performance in Arsenal’s routine 3-0 home win. Speaking about the Englishman at full-time, Sunderland’s Sadiki told Voetbal Primeur: ‘Rice is really special to play against one against one. Declan Rice bossed the midfield against Sunderland (Picture: Getty)‘He always chooses the right pass, he does everything at the right pace, you see? In the Premier League only good players play, really impressive.’Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson was equally glowing with praise for Rice’s display on Saturday, telling Sky Sports: ‘I thought Declan Rice was outstanding. ‘When people go, ‘oh I can’t play this many games’, he is week in, week out.

Source: Metro February 08, 2026 13:06 UTC