Declan Rice stepped up when it mattered once again for Arsenal as he swept home the winning goal in the Gunners 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United on May 18. Rice's late strike not only brings him up a career-best nine goals in all competitions - it also ticked off some key boxes for Mikel Arteta.

Declan Rice’s second-half strike proved decisive as Arsenal clinched a 1–0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, guaranteeing a top-two Premier League finish with one game to

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Arsenal: Declan Rice hoping for signings as Gunners look to bridge gap to top spot in Premier League - The England international is expecting fresh faces in the squad next season

Arsenal secured Uefa Champions League football next season thanks to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United courtesy of a fine second-half finish by Declan Rice. The England midfielder curled home in the 55th minute,

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Rice has now also scored more goals for Arsenal (16 in 102 games) than he did for West Ham (15 in 245 games). It underlines the midfielder’s transformation since moving to Arsenal two summers ago. Rice has become an unlikely attacking weapon for Mikel Arteta, thriving as a No8.

Mikel Arteta may take a crucial call as Declan Rice is set to return to action after missing the Liverpool clash.