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3 observations from Arsenal’s victory at Goodison Park

By Victor Salazar

Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (L) checks the facemask being worn by Everton's English striker #09 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (R) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on September 17, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (L) checks the facemask being worn by Everton's English striker #09 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (R) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on September 17, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Declan Rice continues to shine in an Arsenal shirt. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Declan Rice continues to shine in an Arsenal shirt. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

3. Declan Rice was worth every penny

In the first five matches of the season, Declan Rice has probably been Arsenal’s best player.

The English international has been all over the midfield; in the build-up, defending, and even scoring a goal. He is the anchor of Arteta’s midfield and Sunday was no different. Everton were defending most of the match, and any chance they had trying to break was contained by Rice, who relentlessly recovered possession in the middle of the park.

The money in football is astounding, but all things considered, Arsenal paid the price and brought in one of the best midfielders in the world. Rice is exactly who we thought he was: a superstar.

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