It took four matches and 52 shots for Arsenal to breach the defence of Newcastle United this season, although when the goal finally came it was at least a strike to remember. Declan Rice is developing a habit of producing eye-catching efforts from range and his latest was another beauty,

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Perhaps it was appropriate that Real Madrid’s nemesis ensured Arsenal have more Champions League dates on their calendar next year. Rice may have fashioned Arsenal’s greatest European nights since the 2000s with his twin man-of-the-match displays and brace of stunning free kicks against the continent’s superpower.

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Declan Rice’s second-half strike proved to be the difference as Arsenal sealed a second-place finish in the Premier League by beating Newcastle.

Rice has now also scored more goals for Arsenal (16 in 102 games) than he did for West Ham (15 in 245 games). It underlines the midfielder’s transformation since moving to Arsenal two summers ago. Rice has become an unlikely attacking weapon for Mikel Arteta, thriving as a No8.