Declan Rice, Arsenal’s ‘transformer’: The story of how the Gunners pipped Man City to £105m signing | Football News

There is a word Mikel Arteta repeatedly plumps for during recruitment discussions: “reassurance”. Sure, there are specific technical qualities he seeks from the transfer targets monitored, but Arsenal’s manager places an emphasis on how they react in testing situations, stretching from being given greater responsibility to facing a deluge of criticism. ‘You need to know…

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Weekend Winners: Declan Rix’s Nap on Saturday is at Newbury for a course specialist | Racing News

The Weekend Winners team are back with a look at jumps and flat action from Newbury and Doncaster, live on Sky Sports Racing. Host Kate Tracey is joined by BetVictor’s Sam Boswell and atheraces.com’s Declan Rix to pick out their best bets from across the flat and jumps action, including the Get Best Odds Guaranteed…

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Declan Rix’s Saturday Five to Follow at Doncaster including two Great Yorkshire Chase selections! | Racing News

At The Races pundit Declan Rix gives us his five selections for a cracking Saturday of action at Doncaster, live on Sky Sports Racing. CALICO 11.50 – SBK Handicap Chase (Class 2) (5yo+) – 2m78y You could easily argue that 142 is high enough in the ratings for CALICO on what we know, but he…

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Saturday racing tips! Four horses to follow at Ascot’s Christmas Racing Weekend from Declan Rix | Racing News

On Ascot’s Grade One Christmas card, all live on Sky Sports Racing, At The Races expert Declan Rix nominates a quartet of horses to follow. Red Risk 2.25 – Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade One) Ten runners go to post for the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle, including a pair of 11-year-olds in Champ and…

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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Declan Rice’s aura, Kai Havertz’s intelligence and why Arsenal’s best is yet to come | Football News

Mikel Arteta’s suspension means he will be confined to the director’s box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. “A really nice view,” he smiles. Besides, there isn’t much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton. “I think you get more from winning it in the way we…

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta savours ‘special night’ | Declan Rice: A massive moment for us | Football News

Mikel Arteta hailed a “special night” for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s headed goal seven minutes into stoppage time secured a sensational 4-3 win against Luton at Kenilworth Road. Rice climbed to nod home Martin Odegaard’s cross and seal a victory that sent his team five points clear at the top of the Premier League. That…

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The Verdict: Declan Rice is improving as Arsenal grind out results in title charge | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jamie Weir and Oliver Yew react to Arsenal’s last-gasp win against Luton which moved them five points clear at the top of the table.

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Man Utd’s worst home start since 1930 as Declan Rice underlines Arsenal importance – Carabao Cup hits and misses | Football News

Man Utd home form leaves Ten Hag with nowhere to turn Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup fourth-round match between Manchester United and Newcastle Old Trafford is no longer the place it used to be. In more ways than one. The leaky roof made a timely…

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Declan Rice: Arsenal midfielder expected to be fit to face Manchester City after avoiding serious injury | Football News

​​​​​​​Declan Rice has avoided serious injury and could be in contention for Arsenal’s Premier League game at Bournemouth on Saturday. Rice underwent tests on Monday after feeling discomfort in his back in the north London derby, which forced him off at half-time. Scans have revealed the problem is not a major one, although the midfielder…

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Weekend Winners: Bay Bridge no longshot in next month’s Arc says Declan Rix! | Racing News

At The Races pundit Declan Rix is taking a swing at a Sir Michael Stoute-trained five-year-old who could line up in next month’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The three-year-old star Ace Impact currently heads the market at 7/2 after French Derby success, with the likes of Hukum and Westover also towards the head of…

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