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Arsenal Vs Sheffield United: 5 things we learned – Dani Ceballos rescues Gunners

By Andrew Dowdeswell

Arsenal's players celebrate after Nicolas Pepe scored the opening goal from a penalty during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on June 28, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's players celebrate after Nicolas Pepe scored the opening goal from a penalty during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on June 28, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – JUNE 28: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the FA Cup Fifth Quarter Final match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on June 28, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Andrew Boyers/Pool via Getty Images)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – JUNE 28: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the FA Cup Fifth Quarter Final match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on June 28, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Andrew Boyers/Pool via Getty Images) /

1. FA Cup dream still on

With Arsenal’s hopes in the Premier League fading after two losses in their last three matches, the FA Cup is now the most important competition for Arteta and his players. It is a chance at a trophy, which would be his first as head coach, and could help springboard the beginning of his project.

Of course, gaining Champions League football would be preferable given the added financial windfall the club would receive, but with a nine-point gap to fifth and an 11-point gap to fourth, that seems unlikely, even with the improvements the team has made since Arteta’s arrival.

As such, taking the FA Cup seriously is important. Arteta has won the competition before as a player and recognises the value in instilling a winning culture. That Dani Ceballos rescued the Gunners late on, then, sweeping an exquisite finish past Dean Henderson at the near post, could be hugely significant.

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Arsenal are once again on the hunt for a trophy. And, for now, it is one that they are still in.