Declan Rice: Arsenal wouldn’t be flying high in league without Viktor Gyokeres

Gyokeres’ open-play goal drought extended to nine matches.

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres failed to score against Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Declan Rice has hailed goal-shy Viktor Gyokeres as one of the best strikers in the world – and claimed Arsenal will not be able to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title without him.

Rice scored twice in Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Bournemouth – the club’s fifth in a row in the league – to maintain their advantage at the top of the able.