Arsenal 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur: 4 Things we learnt from the North London derby

#2 Aaron Ramsey still has a role to play at Arsenal this season

Ramsey helped turn the game in the 2nd half

A few days after Emery arrived at the Emirates, there were rumours that the Spaniard planned to build his team around the Welshman. However, just 6 months on, the latter has been asked to warm the bench with the former considering him a misfit for his system.

Ramsey, being the ultimate professional, has taken to it pretty well and has come up with the goods when called upon. Though his performances haven’t set the world ablaze, his numbers make for impressive reading. Despite being frozen out of the first team picture, he can still boast of 6 assists across all competitions.

Moreover, Emery’s tweaking of the system might just have paved the way for Ramsey to make his mark. Accorded a role higher up the pitch on Sunday, he caused problems with his energy and darting runs.

The Welshman is revered by Arsenal fans. Numerous sublime goals coupled with match-winning contributions make him an absolute favourite. Additionally, Ramsey’s journey from a broken leg to the one ending Arsenal’s trophy drought is nothing short of heroic.

The Gooners would be gutted to watch the Welshman leave in the summer. However, if he can come up with performances like the one against Tottenham, Emery might just re-consider putting that contract back on the table.

Although his future remains uncertain, one thing that is certain is that Ramsey still has a role to play this season. And if it turns out to be his last season, Ramsey, ‘the Ultimate Gunner’, might just want to power the love of his life into the country’s elite again.