Dani Ceballos has insisted that his fight with David Luiz shows that Arsenal are "alive", while admitting he clashed with his team-mate because of the "very similar leadership qualities" they share.
The Athletic revealed that Ceballos and Luiz were involved in a training ground bust-up last week, which left the former with a visible scratch on his nose.
It was reported that Luiz reacted angrily to a late tackle from the midfielder during a practice game, leading to a physical confrontation that had to be broken up by players and staff.
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Arteta played down the significance of the incident before Arsenal's 0-0 draw at Leeds United last Sunday, as he told reporters: "I have got a really bad vision from far.