Glenn Hoddle names Arsenal star 'the most effective player in the league' after Leeds win

Hoddle lavished praise on Rice after the 2-1 win over Leeds (Picture: Premier League Productions)

Glenn Hoddle has labelled Declan Rice ‘the most effective player’ in the Premier League with Ray Parlour urging Arsenal to tie him down to a new deal after his performance against Leeds.

Arsenal produced a second-half comeback to beat Daniel Farke’s side 2-1 at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

Riccardo Calafiori drew his side level to wipe out James Justin’s opener before Bruno Guimaraes emerged from the bench to score the winner with 20 minutes left on the clock.

Rice started the game having missed England’s matches during the international break and was heavily involved in his side’s slick second goal, backheeling into the path of Guimaraes who lashed home.

‘That’s the beauty of Rice,’ said Hoddle, speaking to Premier League Productions as he lavished praise on the midfielder.

‘One minute he’s blocking the ball on the line or the edge of the box, saving the day defensively, the next he can come up with a bit of skill when he’s released and allowed to go play a little bit with more freedom.

‘He had a lovely bit of skill on the byline where he dummied, came in and nearly scored.

Arsenal in talks with Rice over a new deal (Picture: Wired Photos/Shutterstock)

‘For me, he’s the most effective player in the PL, he can do anything, he can play anywhere and he will give you a 9/10 every week. He is a very good player. ‘