Overview
- Arsenal won at Turf Moor with Viktor Gyokeres scoring from a Declan Rice corner before Rice headed a second from Leandro Trossard’s cross.
- Rice said he pointed to the sky to dedicate his goal to his late aunt, who he explained passed away before the Fulham game in October.
- Since January 2024, Rice has produced ten set-piece assists, reported as the most among players in Europe’s big five leagues.
- Opta reported Arsenal have eight league goals from corners in their first ten Premier League matches this season, the highest total at that stage.
- Mikel Arteta hailed Rice for “stepping up” as supporters and teammate Max Dowman praised his display, with Arsenal next visiting Slavia Praha in the Champions League.