"Arteta effect": Declan Rice scored more goals at "Arsenal" than at "West Ham"

In the 37th round of the English Premier League, Arsenal defeated Newcastle 1-0 at home. The only and decisive goal in this match was scored by the Gunners' central midfielder Declan Rice.

This goal is the 16th for the 26-year-old player in the Arsenal squad, surpassing the total number of goals he scored during his entire time at West Ham (15). Thus, Rice has shown more effectiveness in fewer games at his new club — 16 goals in 102 matches for Arsenal, compared to 15 goals in 245 appearances for West Ham.

It is worth noting that Declan Rice transferred to Arsenal in the summer of 2023 for 116 million euros, marking the most expensive deal in the Gunners' transfer history. He is proving to be a worthy return on the investment made so far.

Rice is in his second season at Arsenal, and the team has shown great confidence in him. The player's defensive functions, along with his attacking activity, remain a crucial factor in the team's fight for top positions.

The Zamin.uz editorial team continues to closely monitor Declan Rice's development in London. Do you consider him one of the best midfielders in the Premier League?