When Arsenal signed Declan Rice in the summer, it was clear that Mikel Arteta’s project was about to take a big step forward. Manchester City seemed determined to land Rice ahead of Arsenal, only for the England international to choose North London instead. Not only was the move a real statement of Arsenal’s ambition, but it also showed Rice wasn’t adverse to taking the long route to success. Arteta’s project clearly had potential at the time, but joining a Pep Guardiola side at least guarantees a trophy or two. That being said, regardless of what happens in the remainder of this season, Arsen…