Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has made a seriously bold claim about his club's fortunes this season.

The former West Ham United midfielder, who signed this summer, is enjoying an outstanding start to life at the club.

As the Gunners battle for the Premier League title, Rice has also backed Arsenal to win the Champions League.

Speaking with FourFourTwo, Rice said: "Arsenal got so close in 2006, so to add that to the trophies the club has won would be top.

“In club football, the Champions League is the biggest thing you can play in.

"A club like Arsenal deserves to be in the Champions League, and I feel like anything could happen.

“Look at Inter last season – they went all the way to the final and no one expected that, so you can go on a great run. I believe we can compete with the best."