EXCLUSIVE: Paul Merson interviews Declan Rice on life at Arsenal, the title race & more!

[@skysportspremierleague]

Comment your score predictions ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal? 👀

[@morgan3714]

1-2 Arsenal

[@ibrahimahmed2963]

1-3 arsenal

[@laislabonita]

Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal

[@Gakkerz]

4-0

[@adamharrison3378]

Will u tell merson he interview and asks questions and let the stars today talk. No offence just bit of advice 😊

[@anonymous-cd1ti]

Brilliant interview. Honest, laid back and to the point. He is a leader and he needs to take charge now.

[@BrianConlon-ng5bw]

Merse retired years ago fella...

[@pgc99]

Leading them to 6th 😂

[@ThamuHlakalovu-n9u]

🍚

[@gossipmongersaunt774]

Rice comes across well too

[@WasilMoh]

wots wrong did odegaard do for u to make u call hm to be stripoff the armband to rice?nonesense dont divide our dressing room with ua agenda

[@kunlesiyan2416]

I’m a city fan but I like this guy, so chill

[@jonneymendoza]

I hope city lose the title

[@fatilove62]

❤

[@kunlesiyan2416]

@@jonneymendoza as a rival I understand because of our dominance, but your club should try harder

[@VidskiF20]

@@kunlesiyan2416 and your team should stop breaking FFP rules. How about you become a good team on merit and organic growth rather than a Fifa financial takeover?

[@kunlesiyan2416]

@@VidskiF20 okay I will entertain this First of we are innocent till proven guilty, and it’s not my problem that we are financially stable and well ran.

[@Liam-vh9gv]

Declan comes across as such a nice guy

[@rishigembali6066]

Does he?

[@chuak.c7349]

But no skill.

[@lijah_3008]

@@chuak.c7349no skill but starts for a top team in the best league makes sense👏

[@chuak.c7349]

Soon will be benched. Maguire of midfield, can only talk but can't play.​@lijah_3008

[@YanalFanio]

Such a vibe, love the energy in this vid!

[@laislabonita]

Great person yeah

[@ADEOLADEEBO]

Good to see Merse involved with Sky in about the premier league stuff rather than doing the soccer Saturday

[@RiosCosma]

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[@LucaCook-u6x]

​@MichaelMoores-co7kfWow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Jeffrey Kathryn What a coincidence!!

[@LesibaMothupi664]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@esthermobikwann9096]

I used to work 3 jobs, full time at Walmart, a server at night and Lyft on the weekend, untill jeffrey kathryn change my story.

[@rafaaalzain9076]

He is such a lovely guy, well spoken and respectful

[@fatilove62]

Absolutely 💯 he's so kind also ❤

[@fatilove62]

I love Ric's attitude ❤❤ Rice is a respectful player❤ The way he spoke ❤❤

[@ghost9265]

Great great interview. Humble honest lad, kept it 💯 didn’t downplay how much this game means against Chelsea.

[@victorazamesu5469]

If he plays, we go back to 4-3-3. Partey Rice Odegaard.

[@Christohh]

That kit is beautiful

[@Mcmahon143]

Merse is actually brilliant as an interviewer

[@dengdhieu8902]

aww, that's really a nice thing to say about your next comparative opponent, I love this guy really. So much with respect and calm attitude.

[@stellar2percent]

A lot of the guys on the Arsenal first 11 are such great examples of being down to earth, relaxed, showing respect towards each other, and Declan sure is no different, always includes himself by example, and being a great example for the younger gen. Rice, Ode, Saka, Havertz, Partey all seems to give their all and honest addition to the overall output. And the culture, attitude and focus has done an 180 since "bling" generation was showed the door. IMHO, the "it" factor, must be present in anything from culture, quality, focus, on ALL levels in the organization, and thank god it has improved A LOT in the recent couple of years. COYG!!

[@domagojhrgovic7419]

He is the glue to this team.

[@DannyTodd-vm7rj]

The glue that loses you games and out of the titles race again also the glue that can’t score a goal to save his life the glue that passes the ball backwards instead of forward oh yea proper glue that ain’t it

[@jeffreyjr1128]

Great interview. What a great bloke this guy. Both of them

[@joemorgan636]

Yes great great Vibes from our man 👌

[@shaymcloughlin5009]

Rice is a class act, as a person and player.

[@DevonBeckles]

Who else watch his feet as the vid started 😅

[@spectrebwoy6644]

It seems the guy is okay😂😂

[@nico-lasty]

You foot fetish guys are weird 😐

[@Aron.k]

It do get awkward when they dangle like that tbf

[@alfakrullen]

What title race?

[@robbiekop7]

The one Sky TV use for click bait purpose

[@morgan3714]

The pl title race

[@jasonleon1976]

Rent free

[@commentator88]

I'm glad he mentioned Jesus. As a Chelsea fan there's a player there. Idk how the Arsenal fanbase feel about him

[@michaeltesfaye8931]

He's good technically tho he can't be a striker for a top club

[@chrisleary3883]

Saka , havertz , Martinelli and tross have almost been covering for 7 squad places between them with Odegaard out and Sterling being ineffective . Jesus had his chance to step up and not worked out in the slightest probably have to bring in two attacking signings now and he’s got to be shipped as he’s an asset for sure .

[@Blanke-i3h]

Jesus has been one of the worst players in Arsenal this season. He regressed massively.

[@meethow3229]

I like him and want him to succeed. He was amazing before the World Cup injury hopefully he can get back to his best

[@pacmann996]

wish he played for liverpool what a man what a player 💯

[@HarlemHospital]

The whole arsenal team is laid back if you watch individual interviews. Its arteta that is the highly intensified one

[@davidtomsett]

This man is a class act

[@omobabalokeo]

RESPECT IS ALL I HAVE FOR DECLAN.

[@ArchieSimpson-s8e]

Things like this are why people call rice world class. Nothing to do with his performance on the pitch. Just yes likeable and can have a laugh

[@gboyegaahove6961]

Awesome Interview, Decs! We will be ready!!! COYG!

[@steverichmond7142]

David Moyes and his West Ham team did a brilliant job.

[@MalcolmTann0]

Don’t know why they hounded him out got them in Europe 3 years on the trot & a trophy for the first time in 40 years

[@steverichmond7142]

@@MalcolmTann0 Steidten had it in for David Moyes from the off. Moyes kept showing the German up and got him banned from the dressing room.

[@hzskillz1721]

Where can I buy that shirt Rice is wearing?

[@ConnorLannigan]

That arsenal shirt is fire 🔥

[@chizzy201179]

Loose to Chelsea they WILL NOT overtake a 10 point gap on Liverpool. Also, the disrespect that merson gives Liverpool is unreal. He can't even mention Liverpool it's all city. Liverpool are the only team to win a prem in the pep era

[@victorazamesu5469]

Are you OK.

[@RedditGrapevine]

All it takes is one injury to a pivotal player, clear example is Odegaard and Rodri. I hope all teams go injury free for the rest of the season, but for you to be that confident Liverpool won't drop points is laughable mate. Never know what can happen

[@James9399_]

@@RedditGrapevineone injury… like for example the world best keeper in Alisson being out for nearly 2 months? Our first choice striker in Jota being out too is nothing I guess.

[@jasonleon1976]

You hope 😂

[@TheProtagonist69]

​@James9399_ i dont think comparing losing jota compares to losing a rodri if you lost salah for 2 months or macca for that long yk the Alisson comparisons is as close as it gets but even still Kelleher is a rlly good backup and you guys seem to love him 🤷‍♂️

[@Neo2-ep8ss]

Merse the journalist 🔥

[@ArchieSimpson-s8e]

Should ask why he can’t pass a ball forward

[@tekkerz3183]

Yes exactly you should be the interviewer

[@hartzldn]

I think you should ask yourself if you need to get your eyes checked

[@xsya10]

can you even pass the ball?

[@gammergq9741]

Can you even run with studs on 😮

[@frankylampard3931]

Hes a good player. Not his fault he was 100mil. Hes basically just prime Matic , which is a compliment btw

[@wuodbonde]

Love Dec. Expecting a big performance from him in this game. Arsenal to nick it in extra time,

[@arjanndoj4444]

He will play for sure

[@LFC_fan7]

As much as I respect Arsenal’s performance in the last 2 years, the way this interview is conducted is as if they’re still in a title race. They have a high possibility of being 10 points behind the top. Any truthful arsenal fan will tell you Arteta is tactically inept. You can’t blame your entires squad recent poor performances on not having one single player (odegard). There is no depth to that squad. Arsenal are not in a title race and Arteta has not won a trophy in 5 years.

[@MrBuckfast92]

While I respect and understand Odegaard being captain as he is the heart of the team... I dunno I'd perfer Rice or big Gabs...

[@BettyArendse]

Go boys ❤

[@simonjames772]

Martinelli Havertz Saka Trossard Jesus Sterling Merino Odegarrd Jorginho Lewis-Skelly Rice Partey Calafiori Gabriel Saliba White Zini Kiwior Timber Tomiyasu Raya

[@rizzzlaaa]

He would be such a great captain for us

[@billydolton7252]

@arsenal this interview with Rice & Merson was filmed on friday wasn't it ?

[@shannarattan8963]

Declan Rice ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulsutch907]

rice and merson grew up as chelsea fans

[@aminpremi5298]

This top is beautiful 😍

[@themomohouse3090]

We really need a good striker like Saka to win the premier league !

[@footballhipstertv]

Why are they asking Arsenal players about the title race, theyre 6th you should interview Chris Wood and Elanga

[@WuShuFZ]

Why did you make them sit in those things😂

[@ajyahzee]

Great time to talk about title race...

[@zenaadams5986]

My partner works as a chef in one of these nice restaurants and he’s seen football players come and go and happened to come across Declan rice, he didn’t approach him so he doesn’t disturb him and his family, from what he told me, him and his son were sitting in a separate table from the rest of the family and he seemed like a very genuine, laid back lad ❤️🫶🏼

[@lejame09]

‘Win the game on set pieces’ is telling

[@chriswilliamson7694]

Best CDM in the world.

[@JohnAckon-d2c]

No, not even our best 6. He defensively very good, but being a 6 requires more than that, being press resistance, find the pass, break lines, etc, Rice just doens't have that.

[@chuak.c7349]

Best but can't make forward pass??? He is just everton level.

[@omobabalokeo]

AS an Arsenal fan, my prediction is 1-3 with Arsenal winning it today.

[@Red-In-The-Head-LFC]

Paul Merson. “No way Liverpool does better than Arsenal this season. They wouldn’t even make top 4” 😂 Top pundit him

[@libby4608]

Because you have gotten all the predictions you have made in your life spot on

[@JohnnyMc5]

Spelt “TOP FOUR RACE” wrong

[@laislabonita]

Never a top 4 race in this league, this season. You just have to look at City. Lots of twists and turns to come.

[@JohnnyMc5]

@@laislabonitayour out of it already. Hope Top four race doesn’t get too much for your club. They don’t handle pressure too kindly

[@laislabonita]

@@JohnnyMc5 Oh really? So how did we manage a title race last season then?

[@luqiiiii]

@@JohnnyMc5 bro..

[@JohnnyMc5]

@@laislabonitaby losing 😂 I’d say that’s called NOT handling it

[@Dan.J633]

Last season Declan was quality. He and Arsenal are much better when he’s the number 6. I like Partey but for me I’d drop him to a squad player. Declan is one of the best dms in the world. Arsenal need him back at number 6.

[@tonyevans7946]

The fixture list hasn’t been kind played most of the top teams away from home, injuries and red cards haven’t helped, if we can beat Chelsea on Sunday it will kicked start our season, just need to buy a top striker

[@finnmoran]

If it’s a sky ad on a sky video is that an infinite money glitch??

[@muhamadhelmi197]

Declan Rice should be long term replacement for Thomas Partey at no 6 role, not as no 8. Hes good in tackling, positioning although not as good as Partey in passing.

[@Deposterboy]

we will win the league COYG🔴⚪️

[@JohnnyMc5]

I love how it’s all about city… Merson, AFTV, everyone it’s all City. They ask Rice and he knows?… LIVERPOOL.

[@Here4Hummus]

Will always be a West Ham boy at heart.

[@splinter360]

You mean Chelsea boy...

[@markwhitehouse9329]

How's this guy not vice captain and future captain. Love Saka but come on.

[@SmolenskiPrince]

I am really enjoying all the arsenal fans going from spending 2 years talking about "building a special project" and acting like Madrid are scared to play them. To now talking about red cards injuries and how difficult it is to win the league against City (who they were actually way ahead of multiple times when they lost it against smaller teams) After spending ridiculous money - The last thing Arsenal actually won was one FA cup against Lampard 5 years ago with the old Team inherited from Emery and two time 'top at Christmas' trophy. Even The horrendous Ten Hag won more in 2 years with Jonny Evans and Amribat at the tragic Man United. But of course we must remember "how much they have improved"...since they came 8th - their worst finish in 30 years. For the last few years, when Arsenal bottled the league every season, Arsenal fans have comforted themselves saying that they have been "building something special". Of course, we all laughed. Now, even when Man City have many key players injured and out of form, dropping points, Arsenal have found a way to still be 10 points behind in 6th place only 10 games in. And now I wait for all the excuses to come flooding in...I think they will try to blame the shape of the ball next.

[@Amesy20]

Fancy wasting your life away hanging out on Arsenal interviews and then writing an essay nobody on here is interested in, I stopped after your first sentence so you won’t be upsetting any Gooners as they will do the same as me! 😂 👋

[@SmolenskiPrince]

​@@Amesy20 Sorry bud but the laughing emojis and "I didn't read it" are really not fooling anyone. Terrible effort. You achieved the opposite effect since now I know you read it and got upset.

[@yehudiarmstrong9131]

Arsenal PR at its best

[@TheLaazR]

??? Title Race? 😂😂

[@joemorgan636]

Come on Declan 3 pts Mate

[@KingOliG]

Two Chelsea fans having a chat. 👍

[@eoin554]

7:39 complains about playing against 10 at the back 7:56 says how good the city away match was 🤣🤣🤣

[@sonnymillington882]

We had a red u mug

[@chrisleary3883]

Was good as we went ahead with 11 men

[@LhussleTV]

Merson is messy I like it

[@antonwilliams2316]

Liverpool signed macallister and gravenberch for £70m, nobody talks about that

[@libby4608]

You just mentioned 2 players who didn’t cost as much as this one player, what’s your point?

[@antonwilliams2316]

@libby4608 we got better value for 2 players

[@brendandolan7763]

Great business by liverpool

[@libby4608]

@@antonwilliams2316 thanks for missing the point

[@Relaxedonlife]

As soon as things go slightly downhill at Arsenal! All of a sudden, these interviews come out to make out things are going better than what they actually are

[@InfamousGSG]

That’s what you call an amazing pr team

[@Relaxedonlife]

@InfamousGSG Yeah, I agree, mate. I'm embarrassed as a fan to see it

[@APOELARA-bt5zh]

@@InfamousGSG It's a SKY thing. Before a big six clash they are interviewing the manager and a player from each club.

[@BrianConlon-ng5bw]

​@@InfamousGSGAnd more excuses for failure

[@Sadiq111]

Are you suggesting they are lying to us? "To make out things are going better than what they actually are" I didn't hear any sugarcoating. Declan gave his opinion. What were you expecting?

[@Neverhadalike]

Merson cannot interview

[@MikeyJMJ]

That last glimmer of a title race ends today

[@brianfla7368]

The disrespect to Liverpool in this Video is mental Arsenal will lose to Chelsea today 10 points behind going into the international break enjoy phase 5 fools 😂

[@iKraZyR4yL]

11 games in and ya chest is that high can’t wait till February

[@thebatmanchannel7503]

What ”title race” ???😂😂😂 a loss to Chelsea and they’re 13 pts behind Liverpool, they’re already out of the title race

[@tekkerz3183]

You clearly can't do basic addition liverpool are on 28 arsenal are on 18 so a loss to Chelsea and it's still 10 points

[@sametkosar7738]

You should go back to school and get some Math education bud

[@JackHarrison-t7j]

London is Blue

[@Jimson229]

‘Right we’re going out there now’ talking like they were going to actually play football not stick the whole team in the box 😄

[@starluck-1]

If you actually listened to what he said you melt, he said “ we’re going out there and not losing this” He didn’t say we’re going out there to take the game to them. Clown

[@Coyg04-69]

what title race fam?????💀💀💀💀

[@mattgooner4531]

Deccers to start and score , COYG

[@splinter360]

Lmao

[@1Alenko]

G.Jesus is a baller, but Arteta is only giving him a few minutes on the pitch.

[@Dercudez]

They took a plane from Newcastle back to London?

[@JasonMcNeill-bv8lb]

Both Chelsea.

[@josephssempala9261]

People rate Jesus more in training than he does in actual games

[@andypalin3287]

I'm not an Arsenal fan, but Declan is so rounded. Top guy! 🙂

[@hartzldn]

“Through thick and thin, we stick by our team. People will come to our house, and try to divide us, don’t let them” - Arteta

[@Swan94y]

Whys he speaking to Rice, hes not even involved 😂

[@DRAGONFLY-s3t]

Any Arsenal fan who wants Arteta out NEEDS to seriously think about the horrible position the club was in BEFORE he took over! Then look at how he’s restored the club to challenging for major trophies quite quickly & we only missed out on the title last season by 2 points! I KNOW how much it hurts still! Then ask yourself “EXACTLY why hasn’t ANY team been able to take the premier league title away from City for the last 6 years”? Because City have got the best manager in the world & they’ve got a top class starting 11 & squad. BUT they broke FFP 115 to achieve what they have & Arsenal DO NOT break the FFP rules like City! SO that makes it even harder to take the title away from them as they have all the experience & knowledge to win it AGAIN guided by the best manager in world football! So SUPPORT our manager, team & club in the difficult times as that’s what THEY need to hopefully win a trophy this year! Do you remember the Arsenal chant “it’s Arsenal till we die”? REAL Gooners support the team when they need it the most…in difficult times! COYG 😍

[@kevin084life]

Declan Rice is a good player but he's been poor this season. People call me crazy when I say Xhaka is better.

[@vinayakrao1167]

Such a humble and a good person even after being a global superstar. What a player, what a gem

[@altih7561]

💗💗

[@Astro_Gorilla]

What title race? We aren't in it. We have been garbage for most of the first 10 games and have to go on a 10-15 game run to fix that, which looks unlikely. Literally given away 10 points this season.

[@mrmaestro1896]

The he tittle race doesn’t start till January/February relax it’s just early indicators/predications

[@Astro_Gorilla]

@mrmaestro1896 errrm that's nonsense. In a league where 90+ points is the minimum standard to win it, the race starts day 1. We have in truth already dropped too many points, fortunately City haven't capitalised and I'd still expect a slip from Liverpool at some stage - although massive kudos to them for their start to the season.

[@mrmaestro1896]

@@Astro_Gorilla Evert heard of New maneger bounce ? And when you say given away points you don’t say it with context be honest with your statement and a little less emotional The only game i would say was given away was Newcastle and maybe Bournemouth

[@Astro_Gorilla]

@mrmaestro1896 so not against Brighton then? Stupid red card for doing something they have all been told not to do. Bournemouth and Newcastle are definitely points given away. Nothing emotional about it, just pure fact. We have been awful for most of this season and we sort it out today or the title is gone. 10 points is already too much

[@mrmaestro1896]

@ Could of won the game unlucky to concede lost or dropped points in every game going man down before Liverpool game and from then it’s been makeshift back 4s which have let the team down but it swings in roundabouts. Every team has there ups and downs you only be perfect when you go unbeaten and how many teams have gone unbeaten in the premier league . Let’s see how it goes after the game then we can get over the title race talk if Arsenal drop points and just focus on cup competitions still a lot to play for only November.

[@jordandavis3867]

As long as we are relying kn Martinelli amd Trossard on the left wing we will not win the title.

[@ameer_saban]

Title race

[@charlesapana9935]

Arsenal blew their chances last two seasons to win the league so no way they gonna come close this season to challenging for the league title because is out of their reach

[@daj3282]

Worth 60mill at best

[@nenergyeuropeltd6099]

But Merson your a Chelsea fan????

[@julu8407]

Somebody please train him how to break lines !!!!!

[@iRyanMal]

We aren’t in a title race anymore the players have seen to that

[@TheProtagonist69]

🙏😭how are you this negative 10 games in