Mikel Arteta not wrong for wanting to sign Dani Ceballos permanently
The Leicester match is just one demonstration of how Dani and Arteta are a lethal combo together.
Kasper Schmeichel is a big factor contributing to the draw when the two met at the Emirates. Without him, the first half could have seen a scoreline of 3-0 to the home side. The gameplay, the passing, the pressing, the Gunners have been playing some expensive football, and Ceballos is a big part of it.
His eye through a needle pass set Saka on his way to supply Aubameyang with one of his pinpoint crosses and score the opener of the encounter. It was this act and many other things on the pitch while operating in the middle of the park that has made him a key component.
Dani Ceballos' first half by numbers vs. Leicester:
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100% take-ons completed (2/2)
41 touches
8 recoveries (most)
8 passes into the final ⅓ (=most)
5 passes into the box (most)
5 crosses (most)
A strong midfield display so far. pic.twitter.com/JT2MjP1qtI
Another example is his goal in their FA Cup quarter-final victory which was quite exquisite. If he adds more goals and assists to his game he will be irreplaceable. At 23-years-old he has a lot to learn and a lot to offer.