Armory Midfielder Declan Rice admits the club approaches every game like a cup final after commanding 4-0 win against Leeds on Saturday.

Own goals from Martin Zubimendi, Victor Gyokares, Gabriel Jesus and Karl Darlow were enough to restore belief in north London that Arsenal were still heavy favorites to win the title.

The result moved them seven points clear at the top Premier LeagueAhead of the Manchester City and Aston Villa games on Sunday.

Speaking after the match, Rice said: “After the last three performances we knew how big today was. To win 4-0 is a big win for us.

“We can control what we can control and we have to keep winning and keep pushing. What will be will be.

“So far we’ve been top of the Premier League and won eight out of eight in the Champions League. We can’t complain about where we are. We’re in a really strong position, we know as players that we have a really good squad.

“Every game is a cup final. We’ve got a long four months ahead but we’re ready. Let’s keep going and make it a good one.”