Jamie Carragher suggested Arsenal star Declan Rice is underrated by those who expect more goals and assists from the £105million man.

Former West Ham captain Rice has slotted seamlessly into Arsenal's midfield, helping them come within two points of the Premier League title last season.

The Gunners are a bit further back this term, but Rice was named player of the match in Sunday's statement win against Manchester City.

The 26-year-old has three goals and seven assists this term, after ending last season with seven and 10 respectively.

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"I almost feel sometimes that I’m one of Declan Rice’s biggest supporters because I do often find myself scratching my head when I see people criticise him and asking for more goals and assists," Sky Sports pundit Carragher said.

They chipped in with five or six a season and for me, Declan Rice is one of those type of all-round midfielders – a bit like Roy Keane.

"He said he’s playing in the No.8 and a bit higher, but he’s almost like a throwback midfield player that used to play in a 4-4-2 formation and could do a bit of everything," Carragher added.

Everything about him – his pressing early on – he’s an absolutely wonderful midfield player."

Does Declan Rice need to add more goals and assists(

"To get two assists was big – I need to add goals and assist to my game if I’m going to keep playing in the No.8 position," he told Sky Sports.
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