Declan Rice displayed his leadership skills in a dramatic win over Wolves on Saturday as many believe the Englishman makes a better fit than incumbent Martin Odegaard

Arsenal’s players made their frustrations clear in the dressing room after their dramatic victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, with key figures saying the team’s performance was nowhere near the required standards.

Arsenal endured a frustrating game against Wolves despite taking all three points from the game to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's Champions League match against Club Brugge - which they won 3-0 at Jan Breydel Stadium in Belgium - because of an ill-timed illness

Mikel Arteta faces an injury crisis ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Wolves with Declan Rice among multiple players doubtful after missing the midweek Champions League win

Rice has been ever-present in Mikel Arteta ’s starting XI this season, suffering a calf injury in the win over Brentford last week only to return against Aston Villa three days later. The England international hopes to take his place in midfield again this weekend for the visit of the Premier League’s bottom club.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are optimistic about Declan Rice 's availability for tomorrow's fixture against Wolves, after the England midfielder was absent from the midweek Champions League triumph at Club Brugge owing to illness.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given an update on the fitness of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Leandro Trossard and William Saliba ahead of hosting struggling Wolves in the Premier League. The Gunners have been hit hard by injuries over the past few weeks and were without eight players for Wednesday’s win at Club Brugge.

Mikel Arteta continued to keep his cards close to his chest when offering an update on the fitness of Declan Rice, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal ’s clash with Wolves in the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Johnstone (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Assisted by Leandro Trossard.