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DANNY MURPHY: If Declan Rice played for Liverpool they would be Premier League champions... Jurgen Klopp's side need a player like him. He was phenomenal against Arsenal - it was an all-round brilliant performance

If there’s any young holding midfielder out there who wants to learn how to improve every aspect of their game, watch this match and follow Declan Rice. He was sensational.

This game showed me just how important Rice — and also William Saliba — are for Mikel Arteta. They are the two players he cannot do without if they are going to win the Premier League. With those two players in the side, they can get a result anywhere.

It also made me realise how much Liverpool need a player like him.