Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva feels Thomas Partey can help Declan Rice improve even more.

Partey has been linked with a move away.

But Gilberto told O Jogo: “The central duo is strong, (Bukayo) Saka is the playmaker, although he seems a little worn out to me. He and (Gabriel) Martinelli are very important up front.

"But I highlight Rice as a key man, he adapted very well. He's a great boss and I'm looking forward to seeing him play games with Partey.

"I think they could complement each other like Vieira and I."