Joey Barton has made a big claim about former West Ham skipper Declan Rice but it’s Arsenal’s position to defend now. Declan Rice has swapped the adulation of West Ham fans for that of the Arsenal supporters. Rice’s relationship with some West Ham supporters has been strained by his move to Arsenal. But there is clear mutual respect between the midfielder and the majority of Hammers supporters. That has been tested by recent comments from the midfielder – and Gareth Southgate – that he has become a better, more complete midfielder since leaving West Ham for the Gunners have antagonised many Ha…