Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta hails 'Big Player' Declan Rice's performance against Red Devils

Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta hails 'Big Player' Declan Rice's performance against Red Devils

Faruq Ibrahim 23:59 - 03.09.2023

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises new signing Declan Rice for his performance against Manchester United.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed his team's performance in their 3-1 victory against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. 

He went on to single out new signing Declan Rice for his remarkable input, hailing the former West Ham man's understanding of the game.  

The match in brief

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In the game's 27th minute, Marcus Rashford gave the Red Devils the lead, but the hosts' Martin Odegaard quickly levelled. 

Alejandro Garnacho believed he had given Ten Hag's team a late lead, but VAR determined he was offside. 

On the other hand, Arsenal woke up and scored twice in stoppage time in the second half, thanks to outstanding goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus. 

Declan Rice gives Arsenal the lead in injury time || Photo Credit: Imago
Declan Rice gives Arsenal the lead in injury time || Photo Credit: Imago
Arsenal secured a late winner against Man United || Photo Credit: Imago
Arsenal secure a late winner against Man United: Photo Credit: Imago

What Arteta said 

"The emotion at the end is why we are all in this industry, to work hard and earn the chance to live those moments. Extremely proud of the team,” Arteta said, per the BBC.

"I love the mentality and determination the team shows. We made a hard life for ourselves by giving the first goal away, but overall, I have pride in the team for what they want to do all the time.

"The equaliser was a great goal and it is the reaction you want.

"Big matches for big players and Rice was tremendous. He dominated in the middle of the park, he understand what was needed and gave the team motivation and then produced the moment of magic to win the game."

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