Enzo Maresca refused to be drawn into the debate over who is the Premier League’s best midfielder: Moises Caicedo or Declan Rice .

In fact, the Chelsea head coach named several players whom he rates as highly as the duo ahead of the huge clash against Arsenal.

Stamford Bridge is the venue for Sunday’s top of the table match between the London rivals, where the Blues can close the gap to the Gunners to just three points.

There will be many key battles to watch during the game, with some believing the result will be determined by the duel between Caicedo and Rice, arguably the best central midfielders in the league.

But when asked if he agreed with that assessment, Maresca replied: ‘I think the Premier League is full of good players, very good midfielders.

‘As you said, Moises, D

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