There was a lot of negativity around Madueke's signing, and the club needed someone like Rice to step up and change the narrative around the England international.

The 23-year-old winger, who was born and raised in Barnet, has signed a long-term deal with the Gunners.

Madueke joined the Blues from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 for £30m and has scored 20 goals in 92 appearances.