EPL: Nicky Butt names two leaders in Arsenal team

Sport EPL: Nicky Butt names two leaders in Arsenal team Published on February 24, 2026 By Don Silas Former Manchester United midfielder, has named two leaders in the current Arsenal team. He spoke on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, alongside Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, while giving his verdict on Arsenal’s Premier League derby 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Butt identified midfielder Declan Rice and defender William Saliba as pivotal figures for Mikel Arteta’s side. His remarks came after Arsenal secured the win over Spurs, courtesy of two braces from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres. He emphasized Rice’s and Saliba’s leadership qualities, stating, “I am pretty sure Declan Rice is a big leader, I am pretty sure William Saliba is a leader, but they just need someone to rally them and say, ‘Lads, we can do this. We are a good team.’ “They proved that yesterday, and I get it, Tottenham were not at their best, but they won 4-1,” Butt said. Don't Miss Galatasaray: ‘I don’t believe’ – Engin speaks on controversy surrounding Osimhen over salary issue You may like EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Everton clash EPL: Eberechi Eze equals Thierry Henry, Van Persie’s record at Arsenal EPL: I will choose Eze over Odegaard – Wayne Rooney EPL: He lacks confidence – Emmanuel Adebayor on Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare EPL: It’s their season – Jamie Redknapp names team to win title EPL: Gary Neville gives Arsenal only condition to win title ahead of Man City

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