Mainstay in midfield Rice has started in 25 of Arsenal's 26 matches this season, registering three goals on 27 shots and two assists on 19 chances created across all competitions. Impact Rice continues to be a regular in the starting XI for Arsenal, playing a crucial role in the midfield even though his stats don't particularly show that. He has not been the greatest fantasy option this season due to his low amount of productivity in the attack, only registering five goal contributions while notching 27 shots, 19 chances created and 12 crosses. Most of his contribution has come from the defensive side of things despite being moved to more of a central midfielder role this campaign after serving as a defensive midfielder with West Ham, registering 38 interceptions, 41 clearances and 50 tackles. He remains a decent option in the midfield, but if he could produce a little more in the attack, the 25-year-old could form into one of the best fantasy options in the Premier League.
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