Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, as reported by John Cross, has highlighted the potential of midfielder Declan Rice ahead of an emotional reunion with his former club West Ham. Arteta has praised Rice's abilities and expressed a desire to enhance his goalscoring skills to fully realize his potential. The Arsenal boss also made an impassioned plea for a better atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta is described as being ‘mad’ for Rice, and tactical meetings are being held to help him learn Arsenal's style of play. Rice maintains good relationships with West Ham players and staff, has been commended for his focus on football, and respects Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard. Matt Jarvis of West Ham believes the team has a 'real good chance' of securing a result against Arsenal, and West Ham manager David Moyes has praised Arteta for proving doubters wrong.
"He hasn't half proved all those doubters wrong" David Moyes is full of praise for Mikel Arteta ahead of West Ham's match against Arsenal 🙌 https://t.co/ro83Ew0qMY
🗣️ "I'm expecting to see some goals" Matt Jarvis believes West Ham have a 'real good chance' of picking up a result against Arsenal at the Emirates ⚒️ https://t.co/XCVvtC0Mn8
Big Declan Rice read • Arteta being ‘mad’ for him • Conscious focus on just football • Tactical meetings to learn Arsenal’s style • Respects Ødegaard as captain • Still gets on with WH players & staff W/@gunnerblog, @JordanC1107 & @David_Ornstein https://t.co/UsFvnsEJw3
Mikel Arteta wants to work on Declan Rice’s goalscoring to help fully realise the potential of the midfielder Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/UDuDsVpBlP
Mikel Arteta warns there is even more to come from Declan Rice while the Arsenal boss also makes impassioned plea over the Emirates atmosphere https://t.co/hnem5gVUUu
👀 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues Declan Rice warning ahead of emotional West Ham reunion ✍️ @johncrossmirror https://t.co/f5NtOqUXG0 https://t.co/400DXqsbqb