Arsenal: What Martin Zubimendi signing means for Declan Rice in new-look midfield - England star set for clearly-defined role as Gunners close in on £51m summer signing

The latest Arsenal news as the Gunners were pegged back from 2-0 up by Aston Villa in Saturday evening's 2-2 draw as the gap to Liverpool increased.

Arsenal: Declan Rice compares 'ridiculous' Myles Lewis-Skelly to former Tottenham star after superb display - Lewis-Skelly the youngest Arsenal player to start against Spurs for 20 years

Declan Rice was keen to praise some of Tottenham's young stars after their north London derby displays with Archie Gray among those to impress despite the defeat at the Emirates

Ahead of the North London Derby, Rice spoke to Peter Crouch, who used to play for Tottenham back in the day, about the game on Wednesday night. The pundit asked the Arsenal man if he has any friends in the Spurs camp. Rice admitted that he is really close to Maddison and even branded him as the ‘king of banter’.

Declan Rice savaged Tottenham Hotspur with a brutal comment after Arsenal's vital North London derby win. On the back of Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Arsenal knew a victory over bitter rivals Spurs would take them within four points of the leaders.

ANGE POSTECOGLOU was warned of “unrest” in his Spurs camp – after Declan Rice delivered a humiliating verdict on Arsenal’s comeback win. Rice reckons the Gunners

The Gunners' 2-1 home triumph over Tottenham on Wednesday helped renew their title chase push, completed a third season of six-point returns from their biggest rivals and made it almost certain the infamous St. Totteringham's Day will once again take place later this campaign.

Declan Rice said his one regret from Arsenal’s North London derby win over Tottenham was that Mikel Arteta's men were "unlucky not to score 10".

talkSPORT host Jason Cundy was left rather baffled by Arsenal's tribute to striker Gabriel Jesus before the victory over Tottenham. Mikel Arteta's side closed the gap on Premier League leaders ...

Declan Rice has mocked Tottenham by claiming Arsenal "could have scored 10" in their win on Wednesday - and has teased a new signing could be imminent.