Declan Rice's midfield masterclass against West Ham set a new Premier League record in Arsenal's 6-0 win on Sunday.
Rice helped Arsenal put your previous side western ham to the sword with two assists and a Hit from a distance in their old stomping ground, the London Stadium.
The English international, who was booed by sectors of local supportHe may not have celebrated when he scored, but he may have celebrated after the game as it set a Premier League record this season.
Rice recorded a WhoScored rating of 9.84, which is the highest rating for a midfielder this season in the Premier League, better than Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri and Bruno Fernandez.
It was Rice's corner that helped the Gunners break the deadlock after half an hour, placing a cross right on the head of William Saliba who headed in.
What followed was a 15-minute siege in which Arsenal scored three more times with goals from Bukayo SakaGabriel Magalhaes and Leandro Trossard.
Gabriel's goal came from another perfect delivery from Rice, who gave the Brazilian the simple task of placing his head in the middle to beat Alphonse Areola.
But the 25-year-old, who made 245 appearances for the Hammers, was not done yet and scored a goal after taking advantage of a moment of confusion from Martin Odegaard and Trossard.
gunner chief Mikel Arteta He immediately took out Rice with the score 6-0 and Rice received a standing ovation from sections of the crowd who had not yet left the ground, a big change from the reception he initially received.
“It's always difficult to go back to your old club,” Arteta said. “The fans were very good to him (Rice).
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“When he went to take the corner, they applauded him, so it's great to see that kind of reception.
“He loves this club very much and I know what it meant to him to play today.
“We have to share the objectives. That desire and that commitment to get into the box to make things happen was excellent.”
Arsenal have leveled on points with city of manchester but remains third despite having the same goal difference. Liverpool are two points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
While their glut of goals on Sunday certainly helped their cause, City have still scored three more in the Premier League, while Arsenal face Burnley next Saturday.
