Arsenal hero Paul Merson has given immense praise to one of the club's summer signings.

Merson was speaking about England international and Gunners summer buy Declan Rice.

Asked about why he rates Rice above Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, Merson had the following to say on Sky Sports:

"With Declan Rice, when you weigh him and Moises Caicedo up, it's so different. Rice gives you everything.

"It's 1-1 and Arsenal have really got to win the game if they want to keep tabs with Manchester City. He's on and he scores the goal.

“On Saturday, Chelsea are 1-0 down and they take Caicedo off. They're both holding midfield players but one gives you a lot more.

"If Rice can throw goals into his game then I dread to think how much he's worth."