EPL: Gary Lineker picks best player during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Man City

<p>Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has picked midfielder Declan Rice as the best player on the pitch during Arsenal’s Premier League 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.</p>, <p>Gabriel Martinelli grabbed the headlines after coming on for the second half to score a late goal to give Arsenal all three points against Man City at Emirates.</p>, <p>However, Lineker believes Rice was the best player on the pitch during the encounter.</p>, <p>In a tweet posted on X after the game, Lineker wrote:</p>, <p>“Important victory for @Arse nal in many ways. @_DeclanRice the best player on the pitch imho.”</p>, <p>Rice’s most notable contribution during the game came in the fourth minute when he cleared Josko Gvardiol’s attempt off the line.</p>, <p>It set the tone for a strong performance from the 24-year-old against Pep Guardiola’s side.</p>, <p>Rice created two more goal-scoring chances during the match.</p>, <p>The England international also recorded four recoveries, three interceptions and two clearances.</p>