Arsenal are doing with Rice what they did with Özil—buying a league-winning centerpiece but failing to follow through with the supporting cast. Building a top side requires more than a marquee signing; it’s about creating an ecosystem that complements and amplifies that quality.

Eze might be the last of his kind as a 10 in the Premier League.

Has that easy creativity about him, picks up acute spaces, lovely weight of passes, binds the play, quality first touch, doesn't just always put the balls in the box or force the issue.

Watching the game back, and Jesus, I have faith in you again.