England international Declan Rice is anticipating a thrilling midfield battle. He will face Moisés Caicedo at Stamford Bridge this Sunday. This sets the stage for the highly anticipated Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Rice shared his thoughts on Wednesday. This was after Arsenal’s impressive 3-1 Champions League victory against Bayern Munich.
Attention now shifts to domestic league action. Declan Rice stated his readiness for the challenge. He is prepared for whatever the Ecuadorian international brings to the midfield.
The England star expressed deep respect for Caicedo. He even voted for the Chelsea midfielder in his PFA Team of the Year selection. This respect extends beyond typical pre-match pleasantries.
“I voted Moisés Caicedo in my PFA Team of the Year,” Rice confirmed to CBS Sports.
The former West Ham captain finds their battles competitive yet enjoyable. He embraces the challenge of facing one of the league’s most energetic midfielders.
“It’s going to be an exciting battle between Caicedo and me,” Declan Rice declared. “I will be ready.”
“I have a lot of respect for Moisés,” he added. “Many compare us, but we play in different positions.”
The Stakes: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Both teams approach this London derby with different pressures. Arsenal seeks to maintain momentum after their European success. Chelsea, however, aims to stabilize their season with a home victory. The Gunners currently lead the Premier League table. They are six points clear of second-placed Chelsea.
The match kicks off on Sunday. It starts at 5:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
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