Declan Rice believes that one Arsenal teammate has helped him raise his levels even further, with the midfielder declaring he has felt ‘unstoppable’ at times this season.

Rice has enjoyed a superb all-action campaign in the heart of Arsenal’s midfield, helping to guide his side to the top of the Premier League table and still on for a historic quadruple.

The 27-year-old has barely missed a game all season, while his deliveries from corners and free-kicks becoming the cornerstone of the Gunners’ terrifying set-piece prowess.

And such have been his levels of performance that the England international even finds himself highly fancied with the bookmakers when it comes to the Ballon d’Or.

Rice has consistently improved year on year since his record-breaking move from West Ham in 2023, but he was keen to credit midfield partner Martin Zubimendi for helping unlock another level oin his own game.

Zubimendi only signed from Real Sociedad for £60million last summer, but has fitted seamlessly into the base of Arteta’s midfield, with Rice full of praise for the Spanish midfielder.

‘I think every year I’ve tried to raise my level and raise my game,’ he told The Sun. ‘It’s something my dad always...