Arteta has had to listen to some criticism for that decision over the last year, but Rice’s performance against Real Madrid on Tuesday night proved that he is at his best as a box-to-box midfielder.
The Englishman’s ability to drive with the ball and make late runs into the box offers so much to Arsenal, and his stamina and work ethic allow him to put in the work defensively when required as well.
Arteta was right all along – Rice as a number eight suits Arsenal way more.
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