Arsenal vs Tottenham: 5 key players in North London Derby

4. Dani Ceballos

Dani Ceballos went from hero to zero in the span of a week. He rocked out against Burnley, notching both assists and looking like a spitting image of Santi Cazorla, but against Liverpool, he could not get any traction going. Maybe the Reds were specifically out to smother him, but whatever the case, it worked.

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The difference was pretty start. Against Burnley, we saw a lot of chances, specifically coming off of Ceballos’ foot, and the game could have gotten much more out of hand than it did. Against Liverpool, what chances we had were premium, and they weren’t taken.

In a match against our fiercest rivals, who happen to be in a struggle, and at home, where we figure to maintain a lot of possession, Ceballos will be front and center in this one, and his contributions will have an immediate impact on the flow of the game.

If Ceballos can be his Burnley self, we are in fantastic shape. Thankfully, as mentioned, this is another home match, so if it was a problem of playing a match away from home, then problem solved. Whatever the case, have faith in Cazorla 2.0. He’s going to come through.

Moving on to No. 3.