99 m. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals new way Declan Rice can become even bigger threat

England midfielder appears to have added yet another valuable string to his bow this season

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11 h. ago Chelsea issue Cole Palmer update amid ‘complicated’ return from injury

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he would need to carefully manage the return of his star player

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12 h. ago Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery land top prizes at FSA Awards 2025

The Independent’s Chief Football Writer and The Adam Clery Football Channel were recognised at a London ceremony, with England and Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Alessia Russo also picking up prizes

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34 h. ago Declan Rice's perfect Arsenal message after Mikel Merino's honest Moises Caicedo admission

Arsenal still have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Mikel Merino scoring the equaliser after Moises Caicedo's red card

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37 h. ago Chelsea: Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah embody fighting spirit fuelling Blues' title bid

Two Cobham-bred stars lead the way in gutsy draw

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40 h. ago Chelsea: Reece James hailed as 'sensational' after outshining Declan Rice for 10

The versatile right-back went toe to toe with one of the best in the world and came out on top

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41 h. ago Jamie Carragher accuses 'daft' Chelsea star of letting comparison gets in his head

Chelsea's midfield star Moises Caicedo has been accused of letting comparisons with Declan Rice get into his head before the Blues' Premier League clash with Arsenal

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53 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Reece James shines in midfield as Moises Caicedo lets side down

Blues eked out a draw against league leaders

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62 h. ago Declan Rice's Arsenal transfer plea sees Mikel Arteta profit from demand

Declan Rice has been helping Arsenal improve both on and off the pitch

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68 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta makes ominous Declan Rice comment as huge injury blow emerges

Arsenal's title hopes have taken a hit following Mikel Arteta's latest comments

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3 d. ago Arsenal prepare Chelsea statement as Mikel Arteta makes 'huge' Declan Rice claim

Arsenal take on Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon, and Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of the game about Declan Rice

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3 d. ago Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca gives Declan Rice verdict as star still ‘hurt’ by exit

Chelsea are set to face Arsenal in a huge game at the top of the Premier League this weekend

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4 d. ago ‘Special’ Declan Rice has even more to offer Arsenal – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal’s £100million midfielder will aim to win Sunday’s midfield battle at Chelsea.

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4 d. ago ‘His impact is huge’: Arteta hails Rice’s attacking evolution before Chelsea test

Head coach backs midfielder to improve furtherArsenal visit second-placed Chelsea on SundayMikel Arteta is confident the best is to come from Declan Rice as Arsenal prepare for their top-of-the-table showdown at Chelsea on Sunday.The England midfielder was outstanding in Arsenal’s victories against Tottenham and Bayern Munich over the past week and will face the club where he spent seven years before being released aged 14. Arsenal lead second-placed Chelsea by Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains key Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo difference ahead of Arsenal clash

Midfielders have played key roles in their respective sides’ success this season

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4 d. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta handed stark warning as Declan Rice set for huge battle

Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Champions League with Harry Kane expecting the teams to meet again, while Declan Rice prepares to face Chelsea's Moises Caicedo in the Premier League

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4 d. ago Arsenal news: Arteta threatened with revenge as Rice put in his place over Ballon d'Or shout

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League win over Bayern Munich and are preparing to face Chelsea in the Premier League this wekened

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5 d. ago Declan Rice shows true colours with gesture to Moises Caicedo ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal

Declan Rice has showered Moises Caicedo with praise ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Chelsea this weekend, even revealing a classy gesture he made towards his opposing midfielder

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5 d. ago Champions League review: Arsenal erupt, PSV stun Liverpool and Benfica revive

Arsenal rout Bayern to stake a claim as Europe’s best, Liverpool spiral again, Benfica revive under Mourinho, and Estevão dazzles on a crowded week of stars• Bayern Munich’s unbeaten run and claim to be the best team in European football were both punctured at the Emirates. Arsenalwere rampant against an opponent who have handed them so much pain in the past. The Gunners opened the scoring through their habitual set-piece goal, Jurriën Timber fulfilling the role of the absent Gabriel Magalhães. Lennart Karl, the 17-year-old, showed off his chops with a fine goal; from within Bayern have found the player they desired when they were thwarted in moving for Florian Wirtz. After that, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze took control in midfield, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scoring the goals, the latter a humiliation of Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper stylings. Amid the fug of the extended Champions League group-stage format, where matches between elite clubs are routine rather than novelt...

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5 d. ago Arsenal: Declan Rice shows he is best midfielder in Europe on night Ballon d'Or winner 'named'

Rice has taken his game to new level and is primed for Moises Caicedo showdown

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