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Declan Rice Shines in Arsenal's 4-0 Victory Over Leeds

2/4/2026

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Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, delivered a standout performance as Arsenal defeated Leeds United 4-0, showing leadership and skill.
With captain Martin Odegaard absent, Rice took charge of set pieces and guided his teammates.
The win eased pressure on manager Mikel Arteta after a three-game winless streak.
Rice marked his 300th Premier League appearance, becoming the fifth youngest player to reach that milestone.

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Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, delivered a standout performance as Arsenal defeated Leeds United 4-0, showing leadership and skill.
With captain Martin Odegaard absent, Rice took charge of set pieces and guided his teammates.
The win eased pressure on manager Mikel Arteta after a three-game winless streak.
Rice marked his 300th Premier League appearance, becoming the fifth youngest player to reach that milestone.