‘He really surprised me today,I wish we have player like Him at Man United’: Paul Scholes left stunned by 25-year-old Arsenal player vs West Ham United today – Not Trossard and not Bukayo Saka
Paul Scholes has given his verdict on Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice after watching him in action against David Moyes’s West Ham United at London Stadium.
The Manchester United legend has said that he was surprised by what he saw from Rice, who joined West Ham from Arsenal in the January transfer window
So, what has Paul Scholes said about Declan Rice? Let’s take a look.
Paul Scholes impressed by Declan Rice display for Arsenal vs West Ham United
Well, Arsenal took on West Ham United away from home at London Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.
West Ham were expected to make it tough for Arsenal in the London derby, but Mikel Arteta’s side hammered David Moyes’s team.
It was a very easy win for Arsenal, and one of their best players was Declan Rice, who joined the Gunners from the Hammers in the summer of 2023.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes was following the London derby for Premier League Productions, and he was surprised by the delivery of Rice, admitting that he did not know that the 25-year-old had that in his game.
Scholes said on Premier League Productions at half time: “Declan Rice’s delivery has surprised me a little bit, it’s been some fantastic balls in and that’s not something I knew he had in his locker. Set pieces have been where West Ham have really struggled.”
Declan Rice starred in London derby
Declan Rice is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and is a key figure for Arsenal.
Rice has been playing well for Arsenal this season and is one of the first names on the Gunners’ teamsheet.
The 25-year-old was at his best for Arsenal against his former club West Ham. He provided assists, created chances and scored in the London derby.
Rice gave two assists and scored in the 65th minute. It was as complete a performance as you could get from the England international midfielder in the middle of the park.
