Arsenal's Declan Rice has heaped praise on summer signing Martin Zubimendi after the midfield duo were superb in the Champions League victory over Bayern Munich

Declan Rice has admitted everything is easier for him and Arsenal with Martin Zubimendi at the base of midfield. The England star put on an exceptional performance on Wednesday night in the Champions League win over Bayern Munich , with Zubimendi playing a pivotal part.

The Spaniard played a significant role in Arsenal's first goal, winning the corner that Jurrien Timber headed home. Vincent Kompany's side later found an equaliser through Lennart Karl as the Gunners struggled to assert dominance.

However, Rice and Zubimendi turned the tide in the second half, leading to a dominant display that saw substitutes Noni Madueke an

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