Bukayo Saka disclosed what Declan Rice said to him immediately after Arsenal victory over Manchester United on Sunday. Saka has engaged in a conversation with talkSPORT. Following his joining of the England squad in preparation for their Euros qualifiers.
Arsenal has enjoyed an excellent start to the season. Thus, securing three victories out of four games in the Premier League. In Sunday’s match at the Emirates Stadium, Rice ultimately secured the decisive goal as The Gunners claimed a 3-1 victory over United.
In the dying moments of stoppage time, the 24-year-old’s late strike elevated the Gunners to a 2-1 lead. With Gabriel Jesus sealing the victory thereafter.
What did Saka speak about his Arsenal counterpart Rice?
Rice’s first-ever goal in an Arsenal jersey came after his move from West Ham over the summer. Saka shared that Rice has been getting motivation by the electrifying atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, which he describes as “crazy.”
During his talkSPORT interview, Saka was questioned about the instance when the chant ‘Rice Rice Baby’ reverberated throughout the Arsenal Stadium. Following Arsenal’s recent acquisition scoring the winning goal on Sunday.
Saka said: “Yeah, that was amazing man. I think I’ve watched his goal back over 20 times. It was an unbelievable moment for him, his family and even the stadium. He even told me that the Emirates is crazy when he felt the atmosphere.”
Arsenal faced a notable shortage of depth in their midfield’s defensive role last season, and Thomas Partey’s decline in performance notably hampered their pursuit of the title. However, Rice has to offer much more than mere backup. Since, he ranks among the Premier League’s top midfield talents. Hence, will significantly bolster the team in that position.
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