(Football news) The England international continued to go from strength to strength in an attacking sense for Mikel Arteta’s team, netting four goals and providing seven assists in 35 top-flight appearances.

Rice contributed to a goal in four of his last six matches of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, including the winner in the 1-0 victory over Newcastle United that confirmed Arsenal’s Champions League place.

The 26-year-old’s stellar campaign has been recognised by our audience, as he earned 27.7% of the vote to be named the Premier League Midfielder of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign.

Second on the list was Manchester United maestro Bruno Fernandes, who took 19.7% of the share, while Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister wound up in third place with a 14.8% nomination.

Bruno Guimaraes, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Gravenberch, Moises Caicedo, Thomas Partey and Youri Tielemans were also shortlisted for the award won by Rice, who is the second Arsenal man to top a category after David Raya was named Goalkeeper of the Season.

PREMIER LEAGUE MIDFIELDER OF THE SEASON RESULTS

1. Declan Rice (Arsenal) – 27.7%

2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – 19.7%

3. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) – 14.8%

4. Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) – 10%

5. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) – 8.8%

6. Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United) – 7.8%

7. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) – 5.8%

8. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) – 3.5%

9. Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) – 2%

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