Arsenal news as Declan Rice continued his immense start to the 2023/24 season with England and won the hearts of many Gunners after a moment with Mykhailo Mudryk
Arsenal had a number of international stars on display in England's European Championship qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday afternoon.
Bukayo Saka and Declan Both both started for Gareth Southgate's side, who failed to maintain their 100% record in qualification. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was an unused substitute in Poland after Jordan Pickford was preferred once again.
The Three Lions failed to find a winner against Ukraine despite throwing Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford on late in the second half. Ukraine struggled to create another clear cut opportunity, with Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk enduring another tough game.
And some Arsenal fans used the opportunity to make the most of Mudryk's poor run of form. In the first half there was a 50/50 challenge between Arsenal midfielder Rice and Mudryk which Rice won. Rather than diving in to give a foul, the Englishman calmly dispossessed the Chelsea winger and carried the ball forward.
Rice's form since completing his club-record transfer to the Emirates Stadium has earned him plenty of praise. The midfielder's future had long been in dispute with Manchester City battling with the Gunners to land the 24-year-old.
Mudryk has struggled in England since his blockbuster move, making Arsenal's club-record signing of Rice a much better piece of business.
HakeemTm
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It's not just Arsenal fans. Everyone thinks he is shıt at the moment. If you think Arsenal fans are insecure about him rejecting us then you're just coping with your club wasting £88M because thanks to missing out on raw Mudryk we got a readymade Trossard who has been brilliant for us.
Say whatever you wanna say, and hell, maybe i agree with you on some degree but trust me, we all know he ain't shit, including you because this Kid will find form which is just a matter of time.