Why Takehiro Tomiyasu is an early Arsenal Player of the Season contender

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Arsenal may have had their ups and downs this season but they’re now back on form and doing well.

The Gunners made amends for their meek Everton loss by winning two Premier League wins on the bounce.

In addition, Arsenal kept clean sheets against both Southampton and West Ham.

One Gunners player continues to impress with consistently good performances.

And best of all, he only cost a reported £16million.

That player is Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has barely put a foot wrong since arriving at the Emirates.

The 23-year-old shone against Saints and was once again steady as Arsenal beat the Hammers.

He got forward well, was solid at the back, his passing from right to left was decent, and he almost got his head to an early free kick.

Tomiyasu’s stats – from Whoscored – show he took 90 touches of the ball, the most from one player in the game.

He also made the most passes – 67 – with an accuracy of 82.1 percent.

In addition, Tomiyasu made one key pass, won two aerial challenges, made two tackles and three clearances, and delivered two accurate crosses and two accurate long balls.

The Japan international continues to produce good stats and consistently deliver on the pitch for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Arsenal fans have certainly noted just how consistent he’s been:

We’d go so far as to say he’s early contender for Arsenal Player of the Season.