Hector Bellerin is finally rediscovering his rhythm, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who also hailed the full-back's influence in the dressing room.

The 25-year-old suffered a serious knee injury at the start of 2019 which saw him miss nine months of action.

It was the first time Bellerin had missed a prolonged spell, but the Spain international is now a regular under Arteta, starting every Premier League game so far this season.

"As well as that it is about the characters we need in the dressing room and Hector is a key figure in that, in my opinion.

"He is a player who has special feelings towards the club because he has been here a long time and he is very grateful for all the coaches, the staff, the club and the fans have done for him.

"He is always willing to pay that confidence back, that respect back and that loyalty back. It is something you need in our dressing room because at the end of the day that is the habit of this football club."