‘Pure genius’: BBC pundit blown away by ‘influential’ Arsenal player amid Odegaard comparison.

Saturday’s performance against Brentford has earned Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice acclaim from eminent analyst Garth Crooks.

Declan Rice achieved “pure genius” in his contribution to Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Brentford on the weekend.Garth Crooks, a BBC Sport commentator who has gushed over the England international, has reached this conclusion.

Brentford awaited Arsenal across London in a potentially difficult matchup, and the evening appeared doomed to be exasperating.

Mikel Arteta’s squad was having difficulty scoring the game-winning goal until Kai Havertz converted a cross from Bukayo Saka.Garth Crooks commends Declan Rice’s contribution to Arsenal.

Arsenal ascended to the summit of the Premier League standings with the victory, taking advantage of Manchester City’s draw with Liverpool.

However, things could have been significantly different in the first half, as Declan Rice was required to make a goal-saving block.

Aaron Ramsdale became disoriented with his feet, and Bryan Mbeumo was set up for a significant opportunity by Yoane Wissa.

Although Ramsdale was unable to block Mbeumo’s shot, Rice had precisely positioned himself at the line to make the deciding block.Now, guru Garth Crooks has lauded Rice, stating on BBC Sport that the Arsenal midfielder displayed “pure brilliance” at that moment.

Rice is now as influential to this Arsenal squad as Martin Odegaard was last season, according to Crooks, establishing himself as an indispensable member of Arteta’s unit after only a few months at the club.

Crooks stated, “Mikel Arteta can pontificate as much as he wants regarding Arsenal’s professionalism and keeping a clean sheet against Brentford, but they escaped with this victory.” “It was pure brilliance how Declan Rice recognized Aaron Ramsdale’s predicament, maneuvered himself behind his goalkeeper, and positioned himself ideal to clear the ball off the line.”

“Rice is demonstrating for the Gunners the same degree of influence that Martin Odegaard did last season.” The victory propels Arsenal to the summit of the table, and they now have a respectable stretch run preceding home contests against Brighton and Villa, as well as Liverpool. “None of which will be easy, but anything is possible if they can maintain their leadership position heading into the new year,” he further stated.This Arsenal midfield now belongs to Rice. Last season, it was indisputable who the protagonist of the Arsenal midfield was.

Odegaard was nothing short of magnificent, generating technical prowess and ingenuity that few playwrights could ever hope to conceive of.

Despite scoring three goals and providing one assist in ten Premier League games, Odegaard has not been at his peak this season.

Certainly, the Norwegian will find his form again in the near future, but for the time being, this appears to be Rice’s midfield.Whether he is positioned deeper or further forward, Rice is performing admirably for Arsenal.

Rice is not only effective defensively, but also possesses exceptional passing ability and the capability to propel the ball forward.

Rice, who is only 24 years old, has the potential to remain Arsenal’s midfield maestro for an extended period of time. Gunners supporters will be praying for this to occur.