Declan Rice has told talkSPORT why he felt extra motivation to perform against Manchester United.

Rice starred in a 1-0 win for West Ham at the London Stadium, lifting his side seven points clear of the relegation zone with three games to play.

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The result was one of the greatest of the season in a difficult campaign for the Hammers in which their league form has dropped off a cliff from last terms seventh place.

And captain Rice said he felt some extra pressure due to the opposition.

When you play against Manchester United you really want to play well because theyre the biggest club in the world, he said in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT's Jim White.

Everyone watches Man United and you want to stand out. Thats what I try to do every game.

But when you play against the big teams youve got that extra fire in your belly to perform.

Rice has long been linked with a move up the table to United, Chelsea, and more recently Arsenal.

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With a contract that expires in 2024, West Ham may have to consider letting their star leave before his value drops dramatically.

The 24-year-old England regular has reportedly had his price tag set at 100million, while January reports claimed Arsenal ended their interest in Brightons Moises Caicedo to save funds for the Hammers superstar.

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