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Former Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas has heaped praises on the Gunners\u2019 midfielder, Declan Rice ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City at Etihad on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n
Fabregas described Rice as a \u2018very intelligent boy and a complete package\u2019.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the Planet Premier League podcast, the former Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder said the England international is a \u2018very big plus\u2019 for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side following his big-money move from West Ham last summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is brought dynamism, physicality, quality, intelligence, maturity. He is the complete package in midfield, in my opinion,\u201d Fabregas said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe can play also as a double-pivot, he can play by himself, he can play higher up as a No.8 and I think he looks like a very intelligent boy.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe knows his limitations as well so I feel safe. I see him play and I\u2019m like: \u201cI don\u2019t think this boy will make a mistake in this game [Man City vs Arsenal].\u201d<\/p>\n
The Spaniard added, \u201cI think Arsenal, Arsenal fans and Mikel, when they have Declan in there they feel safe. That is a very big plus for the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
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