EPL: Paul Merson snubs Declan Rice, names best holding midfielder in the world

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has praised Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo as the best holding midfielder in the world following Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth. Merson's comments came during Sky Sports' analysis of the match, in which Chelsea bounced back from a three-match winless run in the Premier League. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson gave Chelsea an early two-goal lead, with João Pedro adding another shortly after the second half's restart.

While Bournemouth managed a consolation goal through Evanilson, João Pedro and Henderson's further goals ensured a dominant Chelsea victory. Merson highlighted the defensive solidity provided by Caicedo and Henderson, stating that the duo's ability to stabilise the midfield allowed the rest of the team to focus on attacking play.

Despite the exceptional attacking prowess on display, Merson singled out Caicedo as the standout performer, praising his performance in his first league appearance of the season.