By: James Mcnicholas, Felipe Cardenas
Declan Rice faces his former team this weekend in match of mixed emotions - but the big change of team has not changed the player or person
James McNicholas is an Arsenal Correspondent at The Athletic. He has covered Arsenal extensively for over a decade, focusing on competitive sports and the business aspects of sports. His work has been featured in notable publications including The New York Times, The Irish Times, and ESPN, and he is also the co-host of the Arsecast Extra Podcast.
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James McNicholas focuses heavily on football, particularly Arsenal and the Premier League. His coverage predominantly involves event reporting and evolving stories within the world of sports, with a particular emphasis on football.
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