Paul Merson has claimed that Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is a slightly more well-rounded player in comparison to Moises Caicedo of Chelsea following two huge summer transfers for the pair
Arsenal hero Paul Merson has explained why he rates Declan Rice above Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Speaking about the English international, Merson told Sky Sports: "With Declan Rice, when you weigh him and Moises Caicedo up, it’s so different. Rice gives you everything.
"It’s 1-1 and Arsenal have really got to win the game if they want to keep tabs with Manchester City. He’s on and he scores the goal.
"On Saturday, Chelsea are 1-0 down and they take Caicedo off. They’re both holding midfield players but one gives you a lot more.
"If Rice can throw goals into his game then I dread to think how much he’s worth."
Rice's goal, which was followed up by another stoppage-time effort from Gabriel Jesus, means that Arsenal have now accrued 10 points from their opening four league fixtures, a tally that only Pep Guardiola's City have bettered so far this term..
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Deebdeilmu
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Rice is worth £30m, Caicedo is worth £20m. They were both overpaid
ArunJ
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Wait for caceido
😂😂😂You don't have to worry about our trash you can clean your own trash which is piling up 😂
sohbcmnruy
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I don't know why they are comparing the two now, the season just got started so let's give them more time guys, they are all good players so it's too early to criticize any of them.
vinaciknsy
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😂😂😂half the money we got from $65mm from Kai, who's performing his best in Arsenal!!
Your Caicedo is trash 🗑, just an hype job[Crylaugh] With £115m paid, I thought he'll be balling like Busquet or Pirlo... what a waste 😂😂😂
GodFather88
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Caicedo .. Lavia.. they are just a season wonder.. and Money will end that wonder soon..
Gunners4ever❤
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He scored one goal and all of a sudden he's better than everyone. Beside Rice is already in a well established team who were second last season while Coceido is in a fallen team who is trying to rebuild with new whole squad. That's an unfair comparison
One goal? Lmao. You guys don't watch football at all.
Gunners4ever❤
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Always rated Rice over Caicedo. So glad we got our man. Basmati Busquets
liobcdilr
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Sometimes some unfortunate things become a blessing in disguise. When Caicedo was not released by BHA in last winter transfer, many Arsenal fans were booing the delay, blaming BHA for delaying tactics. Months later, now the truth surfaces - may be Caicedo is not a best signing that seemed to be! But there are other factors outside the picture that may lead to conclusions such as these. If Mykhailo Mydrik joins Arsenal today, will he be different?
well said ....
Vetbdemt
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Let’s forget about Rice being an English player, he’s a consistent performer in the premier league. Rice win a trophy with West ham as a captain before he goes to Arsenal. What did Coceido win? Rice is far better than Coceido please show some respect to Declan Rice.
Gannymalta
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Sometimes some unfortunate things become a blessing in disguise. When Caicedo was not released by BHA in last winter transfer, many Arsenal fans were booing the delay, blaming BHA for delaying tactics. Months later, now the truth surfaces - may be Caicedo is not a best signing that seemed to be! But there are other factors outside the picture that may lead to conclusions such as these. If Mykhailo Mydrik joins Arsenal today, will he be different?
bodcdelsty
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and a season is over now right??
ClemJay
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We all know that Paul Merson will always be on Arsenal's side
tekciloprt
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which link surely 🤔
Kipcdnprz
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Useless talk. Because he is an English man? or simply because he scored against incompetent Man United. Where were Declan Rice against Fulham when 10 Fulham men took a draw against Almighty Rice and Arsenal as a whole?
perebi
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that's not my problem why did you signed Kai harvetz?
ArunJ
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Wait for caceido
😂😂😂half the money we got from $65mm from Kai, who's performing his best in Arsenal!!
Vaoabklrt
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good arsenal
ArunJ
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two games to multiple seasons in PL, what a comparison 😂😂😂😂
ArunJ
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You never bid for him, don't wanna die by laughing 😂😅😂
keodimnpst
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I can't see the link
KALLON51990
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From the look of things, he is better
Lumdilmor
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💯Declan rice is better than moices caicedo
in your dream
Lumdilmor
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Rice is better than Caicedo all day everyday
you lack knowledge
vinaciknsy
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Chelsea fell for the hype, one season wonder Caicedo [Crylaugh] Rice have been doing it consistently. How dare you compare Caicedo to Rice. Rice is better, more reliable and more experienced than Caicedo anytime anyday
vinaciknsy
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He scored one goal and all of a sudden he's better than everyone. Beside Rice is already in a well established team who were second last season while Coceido is in a fallen team who is trying to rebuild with new whole squad. That's an unfair comparison
Rice is better than Caicedo all day everyday
vinaciknsy
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Because Rice 🌾🌾🌾 managed to score useless Man Utd team abi Rice 🌾🌾🌾🌾 is useless because even crippled man can score Man Utd team now ok
Sharap.... Zero football knowledge
vinaciknsy
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we r in the starting of th games to talk too much u need a time
Needs time after paying £115m,[Crylaugh] Chelsea got money but they don't have sense
gigi07
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Why compare the players it’s not even 10 games in the league as yet and we all know you guys would say rice is better either or iether because rice is a English player so even if caicedo was playing top football at Chelsea rice would still get the nod over him because rice is English
same old "he's english" excuse
Pubabeipry
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Typical bitter merson
vinaciknsy
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Wait for caceido
Wait after paying £115m [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Chelsea got scammed
Nuscmrsuy
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Wait for caceido
Lecbdmnrt
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we r in the starting of th games to talk too much u need a time
NicodimusMazire
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THIS MEDIA IS KILLING EPL LEAGUE,,,, EVEN PLAYERS THEY ARE NOT PERFOM GOOD COZ OF MEDIA
veccdimpry
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Because Rice 🌾🌾🌾 managed to score useless Man Utd team abi Rice 🌾🌾🌾🌾 is useless because even crippled man can score Man Utd team now ok
Obk994
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He scored one goal and all of a sudden he's better than everyone. Beside Rice is already in a well established team who were second last season while Coceido is in a fallen team who is trying to rebuild with new whole squad. That's an unfair comparison
Tobbiemucho
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I'm just here to judge and discriminate.
peaceofmind
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This is why...🥱🥱
yoeadeotu
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Why compare the players it’s not even 10 games in the league as yet and we all know you guys would say rice is better either or iether because rice is a English player so even if caicedo was playing top football at Chelsea rice would still get the nod over him because rice is English
zubairqowiiyayoola20
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💯Declan rice is better than moices caicedo