Declan Rice reacted to a heartfelt message from teammate Riccardo Calafiori on social media after Arsenal's win over Newcastle.

It took four matches and 52 shots for Arsenal to breach the defence of Newcastle United this season, although when the goal finally came it was at least a strike to remember. Declan Rice is developing a habit of producing eye-catching efforts from range and his latest was another beauty,

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.

Arsenal star Declan Rice and Alex Iwobi reacted to a message on social media from seemingly exit-bound Fulham captain Tom Cairney.

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Alan Smith has waved away suggestions that Declan Rice should replace Martin Odegaard as captain of Arsenal. The Gunners’ former striker claims that Odegaard, whose performances have been questioned, is still a ‘good leader’ and a player with experience who is more than good enough to be captain.

Declan Rice is hopeful Arsenal "sign more players" this summer as they are "probably" going to lose some squad members ahead of next season.

ARSENAL booked their place in next season’s Champions League with a crucial 1-0 win over Newcastle. Declan Rice struck the only goal of the game on a nervy afternoon at the Emirates. Mikel

Arsenal ensures CL spot defeating New Castle 1-0 on Sunday. Declan Rice scored the only goal at the Emirates in the battle between second and third, guaranteeing the consolation of a top-five finish for Mikel Arteta's men at the end of another disappointing season, without a trophy.

Arsenal got the better of Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium to make sure of Champions League qualification, with Declan Rice's second-half goal deciding the game