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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta talks up "exceptional" Takehiro Tomiyasu

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Mikel Arteta labels new Arsenal arrival Takehiro Tomiyasu "exceptional" ahead of Sunday's North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sung the praises of "exceptional" Takehiro Tomiyasu after his strong start to life at the Emirates.

The Japanese defender has made the right-back spot his own since his deadline-day arrival from Bologna, featuring from the first whistle in 1-0 wins over Norwich City and Burnley and impressing with his aerial ability and work-rate.

Tomiyasu is expected to hold his place in the defence for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, and Arteta believes that the 22-year-old has been a key addition to the Emirates ranks.

Speaking to the media ahead of the North London derby, Arteta said: "I am impressed by the way he has settled and the way he has gained everybody's appreciation. He had no time to prepare against Norwich and then a proper Premier League game against Burnley - I think he was exceptional."

The Arsenal boss also lavished praise on Granit Xhaka during his pre-match press conference, with the midfielder set to return from a three-game suspension on Sunday.

The Gunners welcome Spurs to the Emirates having won their last three games on the spin in all competitions, most recently downing AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in Wednesday's EFL Cup clash.

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