He is all over the place — Ian Wright hails Arsenal star as big reason for title push

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has heaped praise on midfielder Declan Rice, calling him the 'difference-maker' in Mikel Arteta's team.

Wright insists Rice has been an 'unbelievable player' for the Gunners this season and a vital reason why they are competing for the Premier League title.

And it's easy to see why - Rice was instrumental in Arsenal's 3-0 thrashing of Bournemouth on Saturday, validating shouts for him to be named PFA Player of the Year.

“He [Rice] is the difference [maker] for us, in respect of being able to play any of those positions in the midfield,” Wright said on Match of the Day.

“He will find himself in any situation and he will be able to deal with this. He was all over the place… What Arsenal are doing is a lot down to this man.

“He has been unbelievable for Arsenal this season.”

Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham United for £100 million last summer and has arguably been the team's best player, contributing 7 goals and 8 assists this season.