Declan Rice has been hailed for his performance against Burnley(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal star Max Dowman summed up Declan Rice with just two words after his stellar performance in the Gunners' 2-0 win against Burnley. Rice, 26, netted his second goal of the season on Saturday, after he was instrumental in helping Arsenal break the deadlock through Viktor Gyokeres.

The England international took the corner kick that led to Gyokeres' opener before it was his time to grab a goal. Rice finished off a flowing counter attack, heading the ball past Martin Dubravka to double Arsenal's lead.

His goal was the cherry on top of an all-action display which helped Mikel Arteta's side make it nine wins on the trot. The midfielder was the game's top performer in terms of tackles (five) and duels won (nine).

After the win, one of his team-mates took to Instagram to show their admiration. "The best," Dowman wrote, resharing Rice's post.

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