Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has made a heartwarming tribute to childhood hero Antonio Reyes ahead of the north London derby.

Former Gunners winger Reyes was tragically killed in a car accident this June.

Ceballos said, "I joined Arsenal not long after Reyes died. He was on my mind a lot around that time.

"I'm sure he would have given me lots of recommendations on good stuff to do here in London.

"That was impossible because of his death, which was sad news for the world of football.

"I'm sure he's up there, proud that I'm following in his footsteps and I'm proud to be following in his footsteps too."