Arsenal: Declan Rice 'is a world class midfield player - the Moises Caicedo debate is not close'

Carragher declared Rice the Premier League's best midfielder after his assist in Arsenal's win over Liverpool, ending the debate with Chelsea's Caicedo.

Jamie Carragher has declared Declan Rice the best midfielder in the Premier League, settling what was a competitive debate last season with Chelsea's Moises Caicedo. Speaking on Sky Sports' Super Sunday post-show following Arsenal's victory over Liverpool, Carragher praised Rice's world-class status, highlighting his assist for Kai Havertz in the match. "He's the best midfield player in the Premier League by a long way. It's not even a debate," Carragher said. "It was a debate last season about him and Caicedo, it's not even close."

Carragher went further, comparing Rice to Arsenal's greatest midfielders. "He is a world class midfield player, there is absolutely no doubt about it and one of the best midfield players Arsenal have ever had and they've had some great ones when you think of Patrick Vieira and Liam Brady going back further." The comments appear to be a response to ongoing criticism from figures like Graeme Souness, who has questioned whether Rice is a true midfielder, suggesting he may be better suited to centre-half and criticising his ball-carrying and passing range.