Declan Rice among best midfielders in the world, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Declan Rice kisses the camera after scoring his second goal against Bournemouth. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice as one of the best midfielders in the world after his second-half double in Arsenal’s 3-2 comeback win against Bournemouth.

Arsenal had to do it the hard way at the Vitality Stadium when Gabriel’s miscued pass allowed Evanilson to put Bournemouth ahead after just 10 minutes. Gabriel then equalised for the visitors six minutes later.