Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been brandished as the ‘best English player in the Premier League by a former Three Lions star. Moving to the Emirates from West Ham for a huge fee of £105million in July 2023,

That can be seen from the opening few months of the season for Arne Slot as the new Liverpool coach. READ MORE: Mohamed Salah 'treated unfairly' but it cannot hide what's really happening with Liverpool forward READ MORE: 'I would not disclose' - Mike Dean reveals David Coote text as referees react to Liverpool video There is little doubt Slot could have been handed a more difficult opening few weeks to the campaign,

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.