Declan Rice has put Arsenal right back in charge of title race – Martin Odegaard

“To play right-back, probably the first time in his life, and then do it the way he did it today was unbelievable," said Odegaard's about Rice's performance against Brighton

RICE BACK: Declan Rice filled in as an emergency fullback for Arsenal in their victory over Brighton. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Martin Odegaard believes Declan Rice’s “unbelievable” performance as an emergency right-back demonstrates that Arsenal are “ready to do whatever it takes” to win the Premier League.

Jurrien Timber withdrew on the eve of the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Brighton – which restored their two-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table – with a suspected ankle injury.