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    Fans joke ‘thought it was Bobby Davro’ as Declan Rice poses for picture with Arsenal legend

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    ARSENAL icon Dennis Bergkamp was likened to legendary British comic Bobby Davro after posing for a picture with Declan Rice.Bergkamp was at the Emirates Stadium to watch his former team face Liverpool on Sunday.Dennis Bergkamp was likened to Bobby Davro in a picture with Declan RiceBergkamp previously spent 11 years with ArsenalCredit: GettyFans were stunned by Bergkamp’s likeness to DavroBukayo Saka fired the Gunners ahead with a fantastic strike early in the match before Virgil van Dijk equalised from a corner.Mikel Merino then restored Arsenal’s lead, but Mohamed Salah clinched a point for the visitors with less than 10 minutes left to play.After the match, club icon Bergkamp met up with Mikel Arteta and his squad outside the stadium.A photo of the Dutchman and Gunners midfielder Rice was later shared on social media.Read More on ArsenalHowever, some fans likened him to former TV favourite Davro.One person wrote: “Thought it was Bobby Davro.”Another commented: “It’s absolutely impossible to unsee.”A third said: “I can’t unsee that now!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a fourth joked: “Some say it’s the same person. Have you ever seen them in the same room together? Exactly.”Other fans were quick to suggest that he shared similarities to musician Sting.How Arteta dominated Liverpool with stealth Havertz trick before genius Slot switch saved the dayArsenal currently sit third in the Premier League table, behind Liverpool and Manchester City.They beat Preston in the Carabao Cup 3-0 this evening.Arsenal ratings vs PrestonARSENAL cruised through their Carabao Cup tie at Preston.The Gunners won 3-0 to set up a home tie against Crystal Palace in the next round.Sun Sport’s Sam Dymond reveals who has done enough to feature in the quarter final – and who might be a bit worried.Tommy Setford – 6A clean sheet on debut for the teenager. After a quiet first half, he looked nervous when put under pressure by Preston’s forward.Jurrien Timber – 7Really looking the part in the Arsenal defence after injury. His crosses caused chaos before being replaced at half-timeWilliam Saliba – 7Settled back into the side after suspension, and was rarely troubled on a night where he continually swept up possession.Jakub Kiwior – 8Partnered Saliba admirably in defence, but showed his attacking worth by providing two assists.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7A solid display before his removal on the hour, perhaps with one eye on the weekend.Jorginho – 7Kept things moving in midfield, and even showed off some sublime skill when the opportunity arose.Mikel Merino – 7A much more confident performance from the Spaniard following his goal on Sunday. Combined well with Martinelli and Nwaneri during the opening 45 minutes.Ethan Nwaneri – 9Serenaded by the Arsenal fans as ‘one of their own’, this talented teenager once again excited Gooners everywhere.The scorer of one sublime strike, he came so close to bagging a second goal too.Raheem Sterling – 7The Carabao Cup king did everything but score. Perhaps let down by his decision making, he’s looking more at home at Arsenal than he ever did at Chelsea.Gabriel Jesus – 8Constantly alive to the ball inside the box, he was rewarded with a first goal since January to get the scoring underway.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Often Arsenal’s biggest attacking threat with his direct running and ability to beat defenders. Replaced after taking a couple of heavy knocks.SubsThomas Partey – 6Replaced Timber at the break and once again did the job asked of him with few complaints.Kai Havertz – 8Scored a superb header shortly after his arrival as a half-time sub, and was an imposing figure in both penalty areas.Bukayo Saka – 6More minutes in the legs for the Arsenal star as he continues the recovery from his hamstring injury.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6Misplaced a couple of passes after his introduction, but fits in well among the first-team squad.Ayden Heaven – 6Offered a glimpse of genuine pace as he made his senior debut for the final ten minutes. More

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      I’m a former Arsenal star who was practical joker in dressing room – now I’m living new life as a stand-up comedian

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      GLENN HELDER was a practical joker during his time at Arsenal before choosing to make people laugh for a living.The former Gunners star launched a career as a stand-up comedian after retiring from football.
      Former Arsenal winger Glenn Helder became a stand-up comedian after retiringCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Helder was a Dutch international before retiring aged 41 in 2010 and going on to work as a musician and guest speaker alongside his comedy exploits.
      He had always been a joker in the dressing room, though, including during his time in North London.
      Asked whether he was the funniest in the dressing room, he told Metro Nieuws in 2016: “Well, let me put it this way, I certainly wasn’t the quietest, haha.
      “I have always played with nice guys at all clubs, up to the Dutch national team.
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      “Some people need half an hour of silence before the match, but I didn’t need that. I knew what I could do and showed it on the field. But I laughed a lot in the dressing room.
      “When I came to Sparta as a rookie, I certainly had respect for the elders, but I was the one who turned the lights on and off.
      “To put it mildly, I was more likely to be at the front than the back when it came to joking. During my time at Arsenal they took terrible revenge on me, you know.”
      As for how he got into comedy after retiring, he explained: “I was asked to be on Comedy Central’s Celebrity Stand-Up program and that was actually the first time I did that.
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      “I’m already on a tour with FC De Rebellin, visiting almost all the theatres. That’s a lot of fun to do. Of course, you also talk about the stupid things you’ve done in life and those are actually laughable enough.
      “The difference with stand-up is that you have to tell it in a way that makes people laugh. It needs to be a little tighter, but according to others I have a talent for it. And I think it is an honour to be on stage with Roué Verveer.”
      Helder continued: “I like humour, but I didn’t go looking for it or anything. I was asked to do it and it’s just fun to do. I notice that it doesn’t bother me.
      “Look, if you ask me about the construction of a NASA rocket, I will decline, but I can do this. I know what I can do, but I also know very well what I cannot do.”
      The 55-year-old spent two years with Arsenal between 1995 and 1997, scoring once in 49 appearances for the Gunners.
      He also had spells in Portugal, China and Hungary as well as his native Netherlands, for whom he won four caps.
      Helder (right) scored once in 49 appearances for the GunnersCredit: PA:Press Association More