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Opinion Ceballos has important role to play at Arsenal despite uncertain future

39 minutes ago Dan Mountney

Arsenal's Dani Ceballos celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal of the game during the UEFA Europa League Group F match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

Starting his first game since early November, Dani Ceballos showed just what he can offer Arsenal in Sunday's 4-0 win over Newcastle United, despite his future looking far from certain. Islington Gazette Arsenal reporter Dan Mountney looks at the Spaniard's qualities, why he could be a key player for Mikel Arteta and what will happen when his loan ends.

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Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris shouts on the pitch during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Pic: Adam Davy/PA)

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new Lacazette earns Arteta praise after ending goal drought as Arsenal boss explains why striker was dropped

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Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette (left) celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal of the game during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

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Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin (left) and Arsenal's Dani Ceballos battle for the ball during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

Arsenal beat Newcastle United 4-0 after a superb second half performance on Sunday afternoon. Read on for Dan Mountney's player ratings from the Emirates.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho on the bench at Villa Park

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Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall praised the 'togetherness' of his young team as the relegated side overcame off-field issues to beat Sale 36-22 on Saturday.

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Rocky Clark scores a try for Saracens Women against Richmond (pic Lara Miller Photography)

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Arsenal Women's FA Cup tie postponed

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the touchline during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

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Opinion Ceballos has important role to play at Arsenal despite uncertain future

39 minutes ago Dan Mountney

Lloris insists Tottenham's winning run has nothing to do with luck

13:44

Hugo Lloris has dismissed suggestions Tottenham's recent form is a fluke.

new Lacazette earns Arteta praise after ending goal drought as Arsenal boss explains why striker was dropped

11:58 Dan Mountney at the Emirates

new Champions League hopes alive for Arsenal as Arteta delights in thumping Newcastle win

11:36 Dan Mountney at the Emirates

Mikel Arteta was delighted with Arsenal's 4-0 win over Newcastle United at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, giving him hope that the Gunners can qualify for next season's Champions League.

new Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle United player ratings: Ceballos and Pepe star in thumping win

Yesterday, 18:39 Dan Mountney at the Emirates

Arsenal beat Newcastle United 4-0 after a superb second half performance on Sunday afternoon. Read on for Dan Mountney's player ratings from the Emirates.

Cricket

Middlesex Women's Dattani in London Spirit squad for The Hundred

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Middlesex Women's Naomi Dattani during the MCC Women's Day match at Lord's Cricket Ground, London (pic: Adam Davy/PA)

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Cricket: Brondesbury trio on MCC tour of Argentina

Friday, January 17, 2020

The MCC squad ahead of their tour of Argentina (pic Clare Skinner/MCC)

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Cricket: Handscomb named Middlesex captain

Friday, November 8, 2019

Australia's Peter Handscomb during a nets session (pic Jason O'Brien/PA)

Middlesex have appointed Australia batsman Peter Handscomb as captain of their first-class and one-day sides.

Malan leaves Middlesex to join Yorkshire on four-year deal

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Dawid Malan playing for Middlesex. Picture: Nick Wood/TGS Photo

England cricketer Dawid Malan leaves Middlesex for Yorkshire.

Cricket: North Midd toast title success at league dinner

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Rugby

McCall delighted by Saracens togetherness

Yesterday, 15:00

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall praised the 'togetherness' of his young team as the relegated side overcame off-field issues to beat Sale 36-22 on Saturday.

Saracens Women earn rewards at Richmond

Yesterday, 11:54

Saracens Women made it 12 wins from 12 with a 42-7 success at Richmond.

Premiership: Saracens 36 Sale 22

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Saracens put their off-field issues behind them to secure a convincing 36-22 Gallagher Premiership win over Sale Sharks at Allianz Park.

Itoje against making player salaries public

Friday, February 14, 2020

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Saracens players 'hold positive talks about club futures'

Friday, February 14, 2020

Saracens players have held positive talks about their future at the club, says hooker Tom Woolstencroft.

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Opinion Ceballos has important role to play at Arsenal despite uncertain future

new Lacazette earns Arteta praise after ending goal drought as Arsenal boss explains why striker was dropped

new Champions League hopes alive for Arsenal as Arteta delights in thumping Newcastle win

new Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle United player ratings: Ceballos and Pepe star in thumping win

new Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle United: Superb second half gives Gunners much-needed win

Opinion Ceballos has important role to play at Arsenal despite uncertain future

new Lacazette earns Arteta praise after ending goal drought as Arsenal boss explains why striker was dropped

new Champions League hopes alive for Arsenal as Arteta delights in thumping Newcastle win

new Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle United player ratings: Ceballos and Pepe star in thumping win

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