Declan Rice has mocked Tottenham by claiming Arsenal "could have scored 10" in their win on Wednesday - and has teased a new signing could be imminent.

Arsenal star Declan Rice hailed Myles Lewis-Skelly ’s performance in Wednesday’s north London by comparing the teenager to former Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele. Lewis-Skelly put in a brilliant display during Arsenal’s win over Spurs, which moved the Gunners to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Declan Rice was keen to praise some of Tottenham's young stars after their north London derby displays with Archie Gray among those to impress despite the defeat at the Emirates

Skelly. The 18-year-old has gone from academy prospect to first team regular this season and was a candidate for man of the match in the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Wednesday. Starting at left-back, the Hale Ender was composed on the ball and aggressive without it as he nullified Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson during his 87 minutes on the pitch.

Myles Lewis-Skelly insists he is ‘afraid of no one’ after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Tottenham on Wednesday night. The 18-year-old was handed only his fourth Premier League start of the season as Mikel Arteta’s side came from behind to beat Spurs in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium.