Mikel Arteta has been lauding some of his players ahead of facing West Ham today and had some kind words for Declan Rice. The Arsenal midfielder has quickly become a fan favourite since signing for north of £100m in the summer and is a popular member of the playing squad among staff as well. Rice is one of the very first names on Mikel Arteta’s team-sheet and continues to grow as a player in the red of Arsenal. And despite not being the captain as he was at West Ham, Mikel Arteta has said that when Rice does speak up, everyone in the squad pays attention. Mikel Arteta talks up Declan Rice as A…
