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title: "Unsung Hero: Arsenal’s Dani Ceballos goes under the radar in 4-0 drubbing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Uways Nisar"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2020-02-17T12:50:06Z"
modified: "2020-02-17T12:50:06Z"
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# Unsung Hero: Arsenal’s Dani Ceballos goes under the radar in 4-0 drubbing

**Arsenal** **enjoyed a huge win and a [return to form](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/13/Fixtures/England-Arsenal) as they thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 in the Premier League with one player going under the radar with his performance****.**

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the Gunners up and running as he headed home a floated cross from Nicolas Pepe [(via BBC)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51431286). The Ivorian then got a goal of his own as he slotted home a cut back from Bukayo Saka before [Alexandre Lacazette](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51431286) and Mesut Ozil joined in on the action with strikes of their own.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Unsung-heros.png)

Saka [proved to be the man of the match](https://www.completesports.com/saka-named-premier-league-man-of-the-match-in-arsenals-win-vs-newcastle/) for Mikel Arteta’s side as he bossed the left flank for the north London outfit. As well as assisting Pepe’s goal, the England youth international attempted a staggering six dribbles and had the joint-third most shots at goal (2) against Steve Bruce’s men [(via WhoScored)](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376154/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Arsenal-Newcastle-United).

However, it was Dani Ceballos, who proved to be the unsung hero for his side with his performance alongside Granit Xhaka in midfield. The number eight played the [second-most key passes (3) and was the joint-most fouled player](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376154/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Arsenal-Newcastle-United) (2) for his side. However, it was his use of the ball which proved to be his key strength against the Geordies as the Spain international [attempted the second-most passes (91) and played the most accurate long balls (7)](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376154/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Arsenal-Newcastle-United).

Football.london agreed with this assessment as they gave him an eight of 10, commenting on his overall display. They said: “Started well but once targeted by Allan Saint-Maximin things became more difficult for Ceballos. Despite this, he responded well and came out swinging in the second half.” [(Source: football.london)](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-player-ratings-newcastle-pepe-17759153)

***Just how impressed were you with the Spaniard? Join the discussion by commenting below…***