Now he has been handed a taste of first-team action at White Hart Lane, naturally the youngster is desperate for more. He formed a no-nonsense centre-back pairing with Kolo Toure for the “Invincibles season, and went on to make 211 appearances for the Gunners. It turned out to be the best performing season for Ben Arfa - scoring a whopping 17 league goals and five assists as he re-found his love for the game. Getty Images5Ben Arfa got the move he’s always wantedIt seemed as if things were too good to b. Getty Images27Arsenal players celebrate after winning the 2001-02 Premier League title at Old Traffo. Puel allowed the temperamental talent the love and trust he needed to play with freedom across the pitch, and not restrict him to a designated are of the pitch. DANNY ROSE has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur. But if we accept before that it is difficult then we can perform and that is what we should do. This match is more than just about London bragging rights. One of his first signings, Viera showed passion in abundance (remember those battles with Manchester United foe Roy Keane) and no less skill in the middle of the park.