Liverpool vs Arsenal: 3 Men who would be pivotal for Unai Emery against Liverpool

The Gunners are at the 2nd spot on the league table
The Gunners are at the 2nd spot on the league table

#1 Dani Ceballos

Ceballos in action against Burnley
Ceballos in action against Burnley

Dani Ceballos announced his arrival to the Premier League in some style against Burnley. The Spaniard was brilliant in the game and won the Man of the Match award, for his 2 assists that won Arsenal the game.

If the midfield battle is not won, then there is always a risk of ending up on the losing side, so a midfielder is always one of the pivotal players in a team. If control in the midfield is what one demands, then Dani Ceballos is there to offer just that. Ceballos completed 63 passes in the last game at over 90% accuracy and touched the ball 97 times.

Ceballos won 9 duels and completed 4 dribbles out of his attempted 4 in the last game against Burnley. He is not reluctant to do the dirty work either, which becomes important to nullify high pressing teams who play on possession, as evident by his five attempted tackles and 17 duels in total against Burnley.

If Arsenal looks to retain possession and play, even then Ceballos would be a key figure, just like he was against Sevilla for Real Madrid last season.

On the ball, off the ball, and on current form, Dani Ceballos will be a lethal weapon in the midfield, which is a department where Liverpool doesn't boast as much prowess as compared to their defence and attack.

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