Declan Rice voted Arsenal’s best player for October

Declan Rice has been named Arsenal’s player of the month for October after contributing a goal and two assists in five appearances for the club.

The England midfielder topped a supporters’ vote ahead of defender Ezri Konsa and fellow midfielders Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke, Arsenal confirmed.

Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the English Premier League after 10 rounds, with 27 points.

Arsenal’s next fixture is an away match against Newcastle.