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#4 Dani Ceballos – Impressive

Ceballos impressed against Watford

Ever since his loan move from Real Madrid in the summer, Dani Ceballos has been taken to kindly, by the Arsenal faithful.

Blessed with an ability to wriggle past players with ease, his confidence and conviction on the ball has been refreshing to witness. Consequently, he has added another dimension to Arsenal’s midfield. And, against Watford, he strengthened an already burgeoning reputation.

On countless occasions, the Spaniard popped up in tight areas and demanded the ball. Despite receiving passes on the half-turn, he managed to waltz past his man, courtesy a combination of exceptional first touches and awareness of the space around him.

Most impressively though, he was willing to roll up his sleeves and put in the hard yards defensively, an aspect that has endeared him to Gooners even more.

The Spaniard’s endeavour paid off in the 21st minute when he dutifully tracked down Will Hughes, before eventually pinching the ball off him near the centre circle. The above enabled Sead Kolasinac to march forward and set up Aubameyang for the opening goal of the game.

Through the course of the season, Ceballos has been brilliant for Arsenal, with the only anomaly coming against Liverpool at Anfield.

Thus, despite the term being in its embryonic stage, the midfielder looks one of the most vital cogs in the Gunners’ wheel.

And, probably, Unai Emery, Raul Sanllehi & Co. should start tying up a deal to bring the Spaniard on board on a permanent basis.