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Lee Wilmot & Paul Clarke

Arsenal fans will love what former Tottenham man Danny Murphy said about Dani Ceballos

Arsenal have a real talent on their hands in Dani Ceballos.

That is the view of former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy.

Ceballos ran the show at the Emirates as Arsenal beat Burnley 2-1 on Saturday, winning plaudits and the love of the Gunners supporters too.

The 22-year-old is only on a season-long loan at Arsenal, with Real Madrid reluctant to let him leave the Bernabeu on a permanent deal following his impressive performance in the European U21 Championships.

There was talk in the summer that Spurs were keen to sign Ceballos, but it is Arsenal who claimed his signature.

And Murphy believes he will shine at the Emirates.

Speaking on Match of the Day, he said: "They have got themselves a player here. He has got the lot. He is creative and wants the ball all the time. His decision making is good.

"He started in the number ten role but drifted back into the space. He was looking for those through balls. I like his decision making and he doesn't rush things. He grew into the game in the second half. Every good move came through him. He looks like an Arsenal type of player if you like."

And he likened Ceballos to a former Arsenal favourite.

"He can see a pass just like Fabregas" he said. "He can sit there and dictate play if need be. He could be a really big player for them this season and the fans have taken to him straight away."

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