"Rice, who is ranked at no.2 in FourFourTwo's list of the best central midfielders in the world right now, was a rare absentee for Arsenal as they claimed a 3-0 victory away to Brugge. With Rice missing through illness, Mikel Arteta fielded a midfield three of Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard as Arsenal claimed a victory that extends their 100% record in the Champions League."
"Rice had previously been ever-present for Arsenal in all competitions this term, last missing a game in a dead-rubber against Liverpool towards the end of last season. Rice joins Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard as potential doubts for the Wolves clash. Martin Zubimendi played alongside Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard in the Arsenal midfield in Rice's absence (Image credit: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)"
Declan Rice picked up a knock against Brentford, returned against Aston Villa, then missed the midweek trip to Brugge due to illness. Arsenal face Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates on Saturday evening. Arsenal recorded a 3-0 victory in Brugge with a midfield trio of Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard, extending a 100% Champions League record. Rice is ranked no.2 among central midfielders by FourFourTwo and had been ever-present this season prior to the illness. Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard are also listed as potential doubts; Timber and Trossard face assessment, with Saliba more likely to return.
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