Declan Rice has played in every game but one this season, and Arsenal fans believe that if it were not for the England midfielder, a title challenge would be impossible.Rice has accumulated more minutes than any other Arsenal outfield player, missing out on only a 4-1 home victory against Aston Villa.Arsenal are undefeated in their last 12 games in the Champions LeagueGettyThe 27-year-old has contributed four goals and five assists in the Premier League this season.He has been one of the frontrunners for the PFA awards, with many of the view that Rice is the most influential player in Mikel Arteta‘s side.His importance to the squad has grown significantly with captain Martin Odegaard sidelined for much of this season, meaning Rice has also emerged as a leader.‘No Rice, no title’On talkSPORt’s latest episode of Inside Gooners, host Nick Bright asked the panel: “Has Declan Rice cemented himself as… I don’t want to say ‘most important’, because all the players are important… but our most influential player?”