"Deserved after his heroics against Liverpool" "Long live the gaffer" - Arsenal fans praise Mikel Arteta for starting player dubbed as the 'X-factor' against Leeds United Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Deserved after his heroics against Liverpool Long live the gaffer - Arsenal fans praise Mikel Arteta for starting player dubbed as the X-factor against Leeds United

Arsenal fans delighted defender given another chance fans have expressed delight at seeing Takehiro Tomiyasu in the starting lineup once again to face at Elland Road. The Gunners are searching for a victory that would temporarily take them four points clear of at the top of the table. They continued their incredible start to the season in their most recent Premier League fixture with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool. TEAM NEWS

? Tomiyasu starts
Xhaka in midfield
Jesus leads the line

Follow the game LIVE TEAM NEWS? Tomiyasu starts Xhaka in midfield Jesus leads the line Follow the game LIVE The game against Liverpool was Tomiyasu's first top-flight start of the campaign and he was extremely impressive at left-back. Despite playing in an unnatural position, the 23-year-old kept Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold quiet in a solid defensive display. Despite Kieran Tierney returning to fitness, the Japan international has been rewarded for his fine performance against the Reds with another start. Arsenal supporters are extremely delighted by Tomiyasu's inclusion to face Leeds, as many took to Twitter to express their approval and support: Yeayy~ Tomiyasu in the starting lineup again!!? Yeayy~ Tomiyasu in the starting lineup again!!? Tomiiiii ?? Tomiiiii ?? Takehiro Tomiyasu notebly given the nod over Kieran Tierney for the second game running in the absence of Zinchenko Takehiro Tomiyasu notebly given the nod over Kieran Tierney for the second game running in the absence of Zinchenko I'm sorry but Tomiyasu is too good to be at the bench btw,arteta has had KT playing like Zinny but this Tomi guy oh my days,he's a dream arteta player. #3 is now our 3rd choice LB lmao that inverted role is not his cup of tea#3 is now our 3rd choice LB lmao that inverted role is not his cup of teaI'm sorry but Tomiyasu is too good to be at the bench btw,arteta has had KT playing like Zinny but this Tomi guy oh my days,he's a dream arteta player. Hard on Tierney but Tomiyasu deserves the startHard on Tierney but Tomiyasu deserves the start Long live the gafferLong live the gaffer Tomiyasu is our X-factor, deserved after his heroics against LiverpoolTomiyasu is our X-factor, deserved after his heroics against Liverpool Jesussss, Ødegaardddd & Tominatorrrrrrr starting?Time to smoke the marsch and leeds lots
Jesussss, Ødegaardddd & Tominatorrrrrrr starting?Time to smoke the marsch and leeds lots

Pep Guardiola dubs Arsenal Premier League title contenders

Following a disastrous end to the most recent campaign, the Gunners missed out on a top-four place, finishing in fifth position. But their turnaround this season has been nothing short of remarkable, as they have eight of their first nine Premier League encounters. Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola was asked if Arsenal would compete with his Manchester City side for the title. The Sky Blues have won four of their previous five English top-flight titles, but the Spanish boss was full of praise for his former assistant coach Mikel Arteta. As seen in the , Guardiola stated: "Arsenal is already there, many years wasn't there. Patient with Mikel, he changed not just the team he changed the club. A fact is a contender, Tottenham will be there, Chelsea and Liverpool as well. Guardiola has also not ruled out Liverpool as contenders, stating it is very early days in the season: "What happened the previous seasons, Liverpool, Jurgen [Klopp] might not see it now but always I see them as a contender. If two months left I'd say maybe too late. Just one-quarter of the season. Lots of games to play, many things can happen. He added in the same context: "Always Premier League is fascinating, many teams challenge to be champion. Last seasons, Liverpool and ourselves concentrate this chance as champions. Why should I say no now when we are in October. In October nobody is champions or out of the road." Your Starting XI... Your Starting XI... Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found