Declan Rice chosen by Arsenal squad to captain side in last two games, says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players nominated Declan Rice as captain for their last two games.“They made the decision,” Arteta told the media after the 0-0 draw with Sporting CP secured Arsenal’s passage to the Champions League semi-finals.“They made the decision because Declan has earned the status, the role, the way he’s taken ownership in difficult moments. He’s a great leader, he’s a top player for us, and I love that the players take that ownership.”Advertisement