Thrilling Premier League Showdown: Declan Rice and Trent Alexander-Arnold Steal the Spotlight as Man Utd Suffers Another Road Defeat

Rice delivers but more to come from £105m star

"Big matches for big players."

Declan Rice showcased what Arsenal will be anticipating as the initial installment of numerous significant occurrences in a red and white jersey. The midfielder's heroic contribution in the final moments played a crucial role in securing a thrilling 3-1 triumph against Manchester United.

"A remarkable display from Rice," commented Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. "In his role as a defensive midfielder, he showcased his ability to assert dominance in his position and disrupt the opposing team's play. He exhibited exceptional control and ultimately delivered a pivotal moment that clinched victory for us. Possessing such quality and composure is vital, and he certainly demonstrated it."

His goal will steal the spotlight, despite his dominance in the midfield.

There have been demands for the England international to contribute more goals, and Arteta is confident that his new signing will deliver. "The way he skillfully executes shots from distance with both feet and times his runs shows his exceptional technical prowess. The number of goals he scores will depend on his position, but he possesses the capability to achieve that."

Arsenal had been eagerly anticipating this moment. The stadium erupted with cheers as the final whistle blew, and a large crowd of fans eagerly awaited Rice's post-match interview with We. As soon as Rice emerged, he was greeted with a hero's welcome.

These were the kinds of games and moments that Rice had left West Ham for, and as a £105m midfielder, he surely hopes that this is only the beginning.

I have started life at Arsenal well but I have so much more I can do.

Away day blues holding Ten Hag's Reds back

Keane viewed the team's departure from Old Trafford as a negative reflection on their character and temperament. After Arsenal secured their 10th victory against Manchester United, Ten Hag swiftly defended his team against such criticisms. He supported their performance, highlighting the unfavorable decisions that went against them, and maintained that they were working towards improving that record. It all came down to the narrow margins.

However, unless Manchester United begins to achieve positive results against top teams away from home, their potential accomplishments will be limited. It is important not to overlook the bigger picture - the losses against Tottenham and Arsenal this season, despite moments of brilliance from United, serve as evidence of this fact.

This team appears to struggle when facing strong opponents in their own territory. Overcoming formidable adversaries on home soil is a crucial skill that champions must possess, and it poses a significant challenge that Ten Hag must confront in order to achieve success.

Playmaking masterclass from Trent

In possession, Aston Villa faced a predicament as Liverpool's clever tactical adjustment involved pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold into the central defensive role. Consequently, opposition players were hesitant to press the centre-backs and instead focused on obstructing potential passes. Nonetheless, this plan backfired since Alexander-Arnold, enjoying the liberty of Anfield, effortlessly surveyed the field and effortlessly executed precise passes over Villa's high defensive line.

Playing alongside Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz as wide receivers, he skillfully targeted that specific area, resulting in Liverpool dominating the game, especially in the first half. Out of his 69 successful passes, an impressive twenty were launched beyond Villa's defensive line, with eight of those finding a teammate who then created a scoring opportunity inside the Villa box.

Prior to halftime, Alexander-Arnold successfully generated five chances, culminating in an assist for Dominik Szoboszlai's goal. Additionally, his accurate long ball allowed Salah to break free, leading to Nunez's shot off the post which ultimately resulted in Matty Cash scoring an own goal.

Jurgen Klopp - and Gareth Southgate for that matter - will be hoping the hamstring injury suffered that triggered his substitution isn't too serious.Lewis Jones

Palace thriving under Hodgson

Roy Hodgson got the hairdryer out at half-time.

"I made certain people had to buck up their ideas," he said.

Crystal Palace failed to meet the high standards set by Hodgson in the opening half of the match against Wolves.

Since Hodgson's return in March, only Manchester City have recorded a higher average of shots per Premier League game, while Palace have faced fewer shots compared to other teams.

They have accumulated 25 points from 14 matches, suffering a mere three losses, all under the guidance of their 76-year-old manager. Only Liverpool and City have experienced fewer defeats since that time.

Eberechi Eze is thriving, while Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta are starting to fulfill their potential.

It may have seemed like a backward step for Palace to reappoint him, but he appears to be the best man for the job and a perfect short-term solution.David Richardson