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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson argued that Declan Rice should have been named Premier League Player of the Season instead of Manchester City\u2019s Phil Foden.<\/p>\n

Foden had a stellar 2023\/24 season with City, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists, helping his team secure the league title.<\/p>\n

However, Merson believes that Rice, who joined Arsenal for \u00a3105 million last summer, had a more transformative impact.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sports (via Arsenal Insider), Merson said, \u201cDeclan Rice has taken Arsenal to another level. I think Phil Foden has not taken Manchester City to another level. I think he has been outstanding but Declan Rice has taken the Gunners to another level.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just nearly got them to where Manchester City are. I think he has been consistent the whole season. I mean Phil Foden has been outstanding. But, I am just thinking outside the box, just what I see.\u201d<\/p>\n

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