David Moyes praised Mikel Arteta for developing Declan Rice at Arsenal (Everton)David Moyes hailed Declan Rice as ‘probably the best midfielder in the world’ after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday night. Rice, meanwhile, delivered another impressive performance at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield and Moyes, who managed the 26-year-old at West Ham, credited Arteta for developing his former captain. ‘I thought Tim [Iroegbunam] played really well, he was up against probably the best midfield player in the world in some ways and he did a really good job,’ Moyes said. But he’s a great boy more than anything, he’s a terrific boy, and because of that it’ll give him a great chance, a great player as well, lots of top attributes.’More TrendingArteta was also full of praise for Rice’s performance against Everton. Arrow MORE: Jamie Redknapp blasts Arsenal star after Everton win: ‘Not good enough’Arrow MORE: Alexander Isak injury update after Liverpool beat TottenhamArrow MORE: Alan Shearer names Chelsea star who completely changed the game against Newcastle

Source: Metro December 21, 2025 02:44 UTC