EPL: He’s a massive plus for them – Wright-Phillips names player to help Arsenal’s title challenge

<p>Former Manchester City ace, Shaun Wright-Phillips, has identified Declan Rice as the player to help the Gunners in their Premier League title race this season.</p>, <p>Wright-Phillips believes Rice will play a major role in Arsenal’s title charge this term, adding that the England midfielder is a massive signing for Mikel Arteta’s side.</p>, <p>Recall that Arsenal signed Rice from West Ham United in the summer.</p>, <p>The 24-year-old has been in great form since his arrival at the Emirates, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 13 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal.</p>, <p>“I don’t really care if my CDM gets goals, as long as he cleans up and does the job he’s meant to,” Wright-Phillips told Betway (as quoted by Football London).</p>, <p>He added: “But he is taken on all the criticism and he is now getting goals – and crucial goals, game-changing goals – and also controlling games, playing well, being in the right position, cleaning up.</p>, <p>“I think he is a massive plus to the Arsenal team right now. If they are going to go for the title this year, I think he is going to be a key to them doing that.”</p>