Declan Rice played for Arsenal for the first time at Emirates Stadium yesterday, impressing in their victory over AS Monaco in the Emirates Cup. Rice was introduced to the Arsenal fans when the team sheet was being read out, and he received a boisterous welcome when it was his turn. “Blown away by the reception I received before the game,” Rice posted. Rice will now be looking forward to the Community Shield game against Manchester City on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. The Gunners begin their league campaign with a game against Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, and Rice will receive an even greater welcome that day.