still cant believe we spent 105 million on a player; and it was a bargain

Best signing of the Emirates Era.

Lots of pundits said Rice was not world class before Arsenal bought him. They also said he wasn’t worth £100m.

In my opinion, he has raised his level massively this season at Arsenal. Without doubt, a world-class midfielder. Mr. Consistency. Never below a 7/8. Always available. He would walk into any midfield in Europe.

The confidence with which Arteta predicting what Rice will do has the same energy as when Wenger said we will go through a league season unbeaten.

I could watch Rice carry the ball through the middle 24/7. Such a joy to watch and feels amazing to have a player like him in our team.

Could listen to this guy talk about arsenal all day

That last bit you whispered is what is left from Rice to give. Jorginho has it in him and if he can coach that into Rice, my god we have a player on our hands who can do everything, he already can: Delivers class setpieces Can get on the the end of crosses Goal line clearances Crucial interceptions and tackles in the middle of the pitch An eye for goal, ready with his first touch (Chelsea away was an an audacious attempt as he took it first time) Driving runs from midfield into final third Backup CB option (did so in a CL game) Stopped a 5 v 1 counter attack with his aura (okay Liverpool should have scored but Declan makes all the right decisions in dealing with that play) All he needs is that aggressive line splitting pass in the final third and he is mint.

Like wine Declan is getting better day by day I can't wait to see at 27,28,29 what he will bring to the team. I believe many goals and stability, dominance in mid and a shield to our back four.

I remember looking at players like rice few years back and wishing they could join the arsenal but that was all in my head, couple years later his in the starting line up😮 we've come a long way fellas and all credit goes to arteta.

I was just thinking this exact thing! Not a single pundit has mentioned his price tag! Not to mention that most players drastically improve their second season because they settle in, understand the system a bit better, understand their teammates better, etc. Once Partey and Timber join back up it’s game over!

This may sound stupid, but I KNEW, he would be fantastic for us. There was no doubt in my mind. I’ve watched him at West Ham and for England, especially last season, when the first rumors about a potential transfer to Arsenal came out. To me, he looked like everything we needed to strengthen not just our midfield, but the winning mentality. Mikel was right; Declan is a lighthouse.

And the best thing is he is humble, aware of the areas he can improve, and prepared to work. Mikel has already improved him so much and he trusts the manager to continue to do so. The sky is the the limit for him

Never seen a player improve so fast in a team. He was good in the beginning but was lacking in chemistry with his teammates. He a monster now and looks so comfortable, can’t believe he is our boy

9:27 lol good addition there. You're not wrong. For all his immense talent, this is something that Thomas still has over Rice. But Declan is improving in this regard. Another thing I noticed is that when he is traveling towards the center circle from the side of the pitch, sometimes he will break his marker by cutting towards our net instead of upfield. Thomas is good at breaking upfield. Very very minor things. Rice is a massive player for us already

Dude, you are a breath of fresh air to KZfaq football creators. Next level analysis. Love it

6:42 oh god that United preseason game. Anyone else remember when United were supposedly winning the league after that game, and Rice was a huge flop?

Absolutely love this guy. He is phenomenal and keeps getting better.

I just want to appreciate God Almighty that did not allow Manchester City to buy Declan Rice. We would all have been so undone and outdone. Our eyes would have seen premium shege.

Awesome breakdown of our DR. I guess we could call him The Doctor. The man who makes us all better. ❤

Who would of thought a world class midfielder at west ham would replicate that excellence at another club? GENIUS. We've witnessed this for years and had to argue the case with other fans (including deluded gooners)

In 50 years of being a footy fan(I'm not an Arsenal fan btw,Sunday league😢),I can't remember such a stellar signing slotting in so well at a new club as instantaneously as Rice has done for Arsenal,his own game also raised somewhat.Value for money, he is unarguably the best £100 million signing the premier league has ever seen. Also worth mentioning in the same light is Trossard,I'm beginning to think that his £30 million price tag must have been the result of some sort of fraud,I read the other day that his goals per minute average is now only bettered by Henry and Van Persie,FFS! Arteta has pulled a couple of masterstrokes for them and I can see a few more teams getting spanked by them before the season is out. A team just consisting of Trossard,Rice,Odegaard,saliba and Saka would dismantle my entire team including the subs,they wouldn't need a goalie😂😂😂

Lol love the last bit where you feel like you can’t really ask for more from Rice but couldn’t resist to raise his only weakness so you decide to whisper it😂

As a United fan i have a lot of respect for Arsenal and how you guys managed to build yourselves back to the top, God willing Man United with his new ownership model and new proper footballing structure and good youngsters, Mainoo, Garnacho Hojlund, like you guys also have done, both our clubs can return to the top, especially cause Klopp is leaving this year and Pep probably the year after that.

Amazing intro liked and subbed, haven't even got 5 seconds in to the video yet.

We need more vid TDK goated channel ❤

I cant remember if hes Englands dead ball taker atm but he should be tbe backspin he gets off a deadball is insane its almost Beckhamesque. Another feather in the cap of a truly impressive signing

Recently subscribed this year, and just wanted to say this is a brilliant summary of Rice

Another upload from the king 🙌

This guy is a proper proper footballer. Someone who you’d absolutely want beside you. I like to think I know a little bit of ball, so not too much has surprised me (I am impressed, though). But, what has, and what’s most exciting (and picked up on in the video) is that he is still learning and eager to do so.

dude the quality of your work is very impressive. In a crowded area where people only want to be first, or worst - be loud, your diligence, insight and great communication skills stand out ❤🙌👏

Man you got me in your first sentence “ welcome back in different forehead” 😂

Purely on these performances, if he can continue like this, he’s our best midfielder since Vieira

Just so good, happy to have him

Love this channel, my first time

Brilliant review bro, just subscribed. Peace and Love - COYG

I played CDM all through high school. When making the move to a more CAM role, this was one of the most difficult unlearning and learnings I had to do. The way you broke it down was quite well put. Standing still and knowing when to move into the gap is so important and underrated. Also, your lil opinion at 09:27 is a hard relate haha! Well made video! First video I've seen of yours and definitely not the last!

Second time commenting, keep up the good work❤

I want to be your friend!! Jajaja great analysis. You are so Young and I really Love what you and your friends are doing... Great work!! With my wife and daughther see your show. Big hug from chilean gunners!! Thank you!!

One of our best signings. Top lad on top of it

COYG!! ❤

Perfect ending to the vid btw 👌

Great great video!!! Absolutely loving your take on decers. This guy is a phenomenal, for someone to set in so quick at a massive club when all eyes are on him because of his price tag and to add that nobody has even mentioned the amount we paid for him is a rarity. This guy arguably is the best signing at the emirates, period. Well done edu and Mikel

Good information nice video good stuff

Good vid 👏

I've been waiting for you to cover this.

I like the portion of how he's grown since preseason. A lot of people credit Havertz to why we are slower in possession and weren't ruthless in transition. I personally felt like it was moreso to accommodate Rice in transition from West Ham. I could be wrong but he sat so still and deep, now he higher and active, and passes are getting less safe and more expansive... he's a treat to watch

100% agree.

From 6.20. Perfecto

Sometimes I have to blink to check he’s not playing with a cape on his back. Ridiculous player. I had my doubts but he has exceeded expectations so quickly.

great video by the way

I said to my friend, Rice is the best £110m+ player ever. My friend scoffed. Then I went through the names of the players who have been signed for £100m+. Neymar, Coutinho, Enzo, Hazard. The list probably has a couple more names on it but the point is players than sign for this type of money never work out. So Rice deserves so much credit. Edit: Bellingham hasn’t done too bad either!!

So many people questioned the Rice, Raya, Timber, and Havertz signings but they are all silent now. With the exception of Raya’s first few games and Timber’s injury, these guys have been some of our best players this season

Rice is a perfect example of how a new signing should affect the team.

I love this channel, you are a very funny and intelligent person

He's a wonderful bloke!!

Has to be mentioned as well with Arteta signing Rice (apart from his obvious qualities) was Premier League experience. Him having this has allowed him to slot straight in the team with no adapt time. He already knows the league/teams/players he’s going to play against well.

In my personal opinion, best DM in the world. He reminds me a bit of Vieira. Great positioning, crisp passing, great field vision, good tackling....

Would love another video on havertz, his movement, passing stats, sacrifices himself for a defensive benefit. Bullying defenders, his attitude to mikel & the team. He’s constantly being scapegoated despite not being the worst player on the pitch regularly and I think a video explaining his progress would help his image to fans.

Your last whispering comment is funny lol, and of course! he is only getting started!!! What a player. I can see him getting up there near Vieira. Yeah, I think that.

Declan Rice has taken this team to a whole new level, his impact on and off the ball is evident and he rarely puts a foot wrong whilst making everything he does look so easy. Fantastic signing, not just the best summer signing but also one of the best of recent times at Arsenal. Credit to him as a player, credit to Mikel on how he’s integrated him and also credit to you for this video. 👏

Everything looks good right now, and I agree DC has been one of our best signings ever, but there is a difference when it is one match a week, and then we have to deal with the load of midweek games in addition. Rice had a blip towards the end of December, before the mini-break, and at this point I don’t know if it was a rare blip in form or more to do with fatigue. Being out of the domestic cups might help, because we have injuries and the squad is still a little incomplete.

Come to think of it nobody ever thought rice was this good. He’s time at west ham greatly understated his greatness. Don’t get me wrong he did well their but watching him play didn’t ring any bell per say other than he was a good defensive player. He wasn’t spectacular. If this version of rice was the version in west ham I can guarantee you that rice would most probably be playing in Madrid.

Lovely opening line, had me laughing for a while😂

I remembered checking out videos about him prior to jan 2023 and thinking he was perfect for Arsenal's style and needs. In the last summer window, i remember a few Arsenal fans asking the question "if hes that good, why hasnt West Ham won the league?".....asinine. He's delivered on everything we knew about him and hes still getting better. I hope he does more medium over the top passes in games. Hes highly highly accurate, which his set pircrd have confirmed recently

Watching Declan Rice makes me cry of happiness

he has been at the top of his game for most of the game. only a little tired before the international break, even then he was incredible. now that he is back, he is so much better

I really like your content. Less drama, more insight and actual different knock. Keep it up

Best way I can sum up Rice’s impact is that most Gooners will tell you he was a bargain. At £105 million. His worst performance level is 7/10. You missed another tackle against Liverpool where he waltzed over and TOOK the ball back with so much casual authority his body language screamed ‘give me that fucking ball back you impudent cretin’. His set-piece deliveries have been a definite surprise.

My man

This was a good presentation on the arteta perspective with the rice signing. It seemed an easy prediction, but like the stats prove big money signings don’t work out with such significant success. Rice was bought as quality but also for his big personality and character.

Let's talk about Declan Rice when along with Artetas other 26 signings, they actually win something under him....

My brother (a west ham fan).............still crying over rice......He's the main reason we'll fight to the end for the league, an hopefully win it!

Everyone knows how lucky we are, we just don’t want to jinx it. If Deckers gets hurt now we’re coming for The Different Forehead!!

That end bit 🤣🤣🤣

Cool vid. Did any other managers use this type of language for their big signings or is Mikel the only one? Would have been great to see comparisons

That's great. When it comes off now do one about Haverts

also helpful that he come to the club of his choice, so he doesnt just come because of money. He also have close friend in club such as saka and eddie

i feel like hes becoming more comfortable receiving the ball from our center backs lately

"The different forehead" 😂😂😂 Savage.

Yeah that line-breaking pass is coming. One of the most important connections Rice is developing now is to Ødegaard. Watch their dynamics, both during and between plays. They're making themselves available to passes from the other. It's a vertical relationship on the pitch that will only develop further, and will become the most important in the squad.

Rice is a lighthouse..let's jus hope the team don't fall off a cliff in the remainder of the season 🤞

Signing of the season, no question about it. James Maddison fans could never.

The best compliment I can give Rice is… we’ve actually managed to sign prime Patrick Viera again.

Rice is that lion we needed in the middle. Idk what it is, but maybe it’s having that second captain in the middle to will this team forward is what was missing

I feel like Arteta (or any decent manager) is going to publically go to bat and say "he will..." for any huge signing like this, regardless of if they acually have doubts or not. I can't think of a time I've seen a manager say "yeah, he might do well for us, that's why I bought him. Guess we'll all find out together" Rice is amazing but predictions like making us more physical. improve those around him, be a lighthouse are intangible and/or may not be 100% cause and effect

Rice is a badman. Such a huge, proud signing. I Noticed early on he’d knock it out for throw ins or corners more readily than usual, and realised that’s normal at a club more under the cosh..but alongside his other insane my good attributes, he grows more and more confident and dominant as time goes on!

Declan Rice has clearly been at the top level for years. It was obvious. Now he's world class. He should and will be our captain and will be England's too at some point. If we don't win the league in the next two years he'll be gone to a club where he can win the top prizes regularly. Thank god City did not get him in the summer or they'd been untouchable. Fantastic player

On Valentine's Day, Declan Rice definitely deserves a f**kin bouquet of flowers for everything he's done since arriving at the club. Class all day. We not missing a lot of players because of him.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Arteta knows his shit , That it.

BEST SIGNING

He is classic Bobby Moore with a great deal more dynamism.

The fact that very few mention his price tag alll season show how good he has been for us Most of the player that got around the price range you alway somebody that tell us how did he cost and how they should be must better......

We often understand later

They can’t stop you mate

He is our new school tony adams cross Viera. He is a great leader and true gentleman. I call him getting a statue one day. Heres to a long relationship Dec🥰

Declan Rice passing is improving in the past games .For him to take his game to another level he has to start passing faster and finding Odegaard .

I need him to Jorginhos and parteys line breaking passes and general progressive passing then he’d be the perfect 6 for us

An AFTV pundit just days ago reckoned RICE isn't World Class, how can anyone, least an Arsenal fan, dribblle such drivel! He plays in the most difficult, most demanding, most competitive, strongest league in football, by some distance and is the MOTM 80% of the games. Putting in performances of mostly 8+ every game and he has recently added assists to his game by taking superb corners/freekicks. The Man is a hybrid of a Monster and a Machine, whose legs propel out like a Chameleon's tongue, nicking the last bit of your croissant.