Arsenal challenge revolves around world-beater Rice

Everton boss David Moyes called the Arsenal powerhouse probably the best midfielder in the world.

LEADER: Arsenal's Declan Rice (centre) applauds the fans following victory in the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. 

Premier League: Everton 0 Arsenal 1 

It’s too simplistic to suggest that Arsenal are a one-man team. But what is clear is that Declan Rice now has the same influence on the Gunners that Ballon d’Or winner Rodri had when Manchester City were the Premier League’s dominant force.