An Arsenal star has been likened to one of Manchester United’s greatest-ever players after his ‘complete’ performance yesterday against AFC Bournemouth.
The Gunners maintained their winning streak with a 3-0 victory against the Cherries, with Bukayo Saka scoring from a contentious penalty as two second-half goals wrapped up the three points for the Arsenal.
Whilst Manchester City also won later that day, Arsenal fans were impressed with what they saw against Bournemouth as the north London side head into the final two games of the season in red-hot form.
And Joe Cole was completely blown away by what he saw from one Arsenal star.
Declan Rice compared to Roy Keane after ‘complete’ display vs Bournemouth
Speaking on TNT Sports post-match, the pundit likened Declan Rice’s performance to that of United legend Roy Keane, with Cole in awe of what he saw from the Arsenal midfielder against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.
Cole said: “He’s done absolutely everything on a football pitch today, I can liken that performance to a prime Gerrard, Roy Keane, Vieira, that type of player where he does a complete midfield performance.”
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With Cole also comparing one moment from Rice against Bournemouth to that of Lionel Messi, it’s safe to say that the Chelsea icon was impressed with what he saw from the England international on Saturday.
And with Mikel Arteta also praising Rice for his performance, the Arsenal midfielder enjoyed arguably one of his best days yet at the office with the Gunners, with the 25-year-old looking unstoppable at the moment.
Arsenal will hope for another Rice masterclass vs Manchester United
Being likened to a midfielder as legendary as Keane is high praise for Rice, and Arsenal will be hopeful that the 25-year-old can again envoke shades of the United icon at Old Trafford next weekend.
The trip to Manchester will be one of the biggest in Arsenal’s season where three points could put the Gunners firmly in the driving seat for the title, providing that City can also slip up.
Indeed, Rice will relish in next Sunday’s fixture at Old Trafford, and Arsenal will hope their star midfielder can again have another masterclass in what might be a famous win for the Gunners.