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With a commanding display at Liverpool, Declan Rice shows he is Arsenal’s man for all seasons, and reasons

Did you see Declan Rice? Or rather how did you not see Declan Rice? At Anfield, the loudest and meanest arena in Europe, against a rageful Liverpool, there were large swathes of the game when it seemed that there was more than one Declan Rice on the pitch. He was there disrupting a pass; he was here bursting forth to create some space in the midfield; he was there mopping up for the faltering centre-back, heading a ball away to safety; he was there too, in the final third slipping in a pass into the box. Was it visual trickery of the retina-dazing fluorescence of Arsenal’s away shirt, or was it for real? For, how can a footballer perform so many roles! Were you sure he was not an AI-spawned robot footballer? But that’s how Rice has been for Arsenal this season, immense and impactful. A ...
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Premier League: Will Arsenal fall to a familiar failing in the home stretch?

December is the usual month of joy and hope for Arsenal. Last season, they ended December four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the league table. This season, they have winked in the month by stretching the lead at the helm to five points, though fellow contenders City and Liverpool both have a game in hand. But a relatively hassle-less run till the end of this month — a trip to the intimidating Anfield aside — means Arsenal could head to the break as leaders.But the Arsenal faithful would still be guarded in nursing hopes of landing their first title since the Invincible season of 2003-04, for such has been their storied history of freezing in the home stretch.Notorious second-half slump There is no better example than last season, Arsenal helmed the league for 248 days. p...
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Talking points from Arsenal’s win over Luton Town that saw them take five-point lead

Declan Rice snatched a last-gasp winner for Arsenal against Luton Town in the Premier League to hand them a 4-3 victory which sees them take a five-point lead on top of the standings.The Gunners currently have 36 points from 15 games while Liverpool are second on 31 points and defending champions Manchester City have 30 points. Both City and Liverpool have played one less game than Londoners. Here are the talking points from Arsenal’s victory over Luton Town, which has been something of a banana peel team for the Gunners: David Raya’s mistakes mount Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is in the spotlight for the performance against Luton, primarily after letting in two goals that he could have kept out. The pre-season recruit was at fault for Luton’s second and third goals. The mistakes ...
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Spending the big bucks! Top 10 most expensive deals of 2023 summer transfer window | Football News – Times of India

The summer transfer window was slammed shut on the very first day of September. Teams across the top leagues broke the bank in the name of alteration and squad strengthening, with some eye-popping transfer fees.While some seemed content with their clubs' transfer business, others believe they could've done a bit better in a market witnessing billions spent in transactions. From Lionel Messi to Karim Benzema, a number of notable names have embraced their new employers.TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the top ten most expensive deals of the 2023 summer transfer window:1. Declan Rice to Arsenal (€116.6 million)103350623AFP PhotoDefensive midfielder Declan Rice left West Ham United after winning the UEFA Europa Conference League with the Hammers last season. Despite garnering interest from ...
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Declan Rice strikes in stoppage time as Arsenal leave it late to sink Manchester United | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Arsenal's record signing Declan Rice opened his Arsenal account with a goal deep in stoppage time before Gabriel Jesus wrapped up a thrilling 3-1 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.It looked as though both sides would have to settle for a point when United had a late goal disallowed after Arsenal had earlier seen a penalty overturned, but Rice sent the home fans into delirium with a deflected shot in the 96th minute.Brazilian striker Jesus then produced a sublime finish after a counter-attack with United having committed everyone forward.The home fans serenaded Rice after the game as the England midfielder provided his most telling contribution since signing from West Ham United for a reported 105 million pounds ($132 million)."I think I controlled...
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Declan Rice leaves West Ham amid Arsenal links

West Ham United have announced the departure of England midfielder Declan Rice for a British record transfer fee, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 24-year-old leaves the club amid links with Arsenal, having recently guided West Ham to the Europa Conference League title and a 14th-placed finish in the English top flight. “Everyone at West Ham United should be very proud of the part we have played in his journey from the Academy of Football at Chadwell Heath to becoming the most valuable young player in English football,” West Ham joint-Chair David Sullivan said in a statement. “I would like to make it clear to our supporters that we did not want to sell Declan. We wanted to build our team around him and made a series of improved, long-term contract offers to secure his futur...
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EPL: Bowen inspires West Ham to victory over struggling Leeds United – Times of India

Jarrod Bowen was the star of the show as West Ham United secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League at the London Stadium on Sunday. The result deepened the relegation crisis for Leeds and left them in the relegation zone with just one game remaining in the season.Leeds got off to a strong start, taking the lead in the 17th minute. Weston McKennie's long throw found its way to Rodrigo, who unleashed a magnificent volley from 12 yards out to beat the static West Ham defense.However, West Ham quickly responded and equalized before halftime. Declan Rice, potentially playing his final home game for the Hammers before a summer transfer, displayed his attacking prowess by calmly finishing a cross from Jarrod Bowen at the back post.The home side continued to dominate...