England international Declan Rice has set the tone for Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League clash. The Arsenal midfielder is eager to renew his on-pitch rivalry with Moisés Caicedo. Their encounter will take place at Stamford Bridge.
Rice spoke on Wednesday night after a strong performance. He helped his side secure a confident 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
With focus now shifting to domestic duties, Declan Rice made his readiness clear. He is prepared for whatever the Ecuadorian international brings to the midfield contest.
Ahead of the London derby, the England star revealed his deep respect for Caicedo. This goes beyond typical pre-match courtesies. Rice admitted he even voted for the Chelsea man in his PFA Team of the Year selection.
“I voted Moisés Caicedo in my PFA Team of the Year,” Rice told CBS Sports.
The former West Ham captain described their battles as 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. I will be ready,” Declan Rice affirmed. “I have a lot of respect for Moisés. There is so much comparison between us, but we play in different positions.”
Both teams head into the London derby under contrasting pressures. Arsenal seeks to maintain momentum after their strong European outing. Chelsea aims to steady their season with a positive result at home. The Gunners currently lead the Premier League table. They are six points ahead of second-placed Chelsea.
Sunday’s kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
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