West Ham United’s Declan Rice put in a stellar performance both on and off the pitch during their recent match against Manchester United. The midfielder dominated the midfield, helping his team secure a 1-0 win, with the only goal coming from a mistake by Man United goalkeeper David de Gea. Rice’s performance was so impressive that he became the first player to reach 60+ interceptions in the Premier League this season. He also made more ball recoveries, interceptions, and completed more dribbles than any other player in the match.
After the game, Rice showed his class by making a young fan’s day. He gave the boy his shirt, which he had worn during the match, and even burned his shoulder to make the gift more special. The boy was reduced to tears as Rice made his way over to him in the stands at an empty London Stadium post-match.
Rice’s performance has not gone unnoticed, and he has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer. He is also making waves across the continent as he is the only player with 30+ interceptions, clearances, completed take-ons, aerial duels won, chances created, and shots in Europe’s top five leagues. He has won possession 322 times, more than any other player in what has been a fantastic season for him as an individual.
Overall, it was a brilliant night for both Rice and the young fan who received his shirt. The win puts West Ham seven points clear of the relegation zone, and Rice will undoubtedly have plenty of options in the summer.