Tomiyasu's 'shocking' blunder gifts Man City goal as Arteta's selection call backfires
Mikel Arteta's decision to pick Takehiro Tomiyasu over Ben White appears to have backfired after the Japan international's horrific blunder gifted Manchester City a goal.Despite enjoying most of the possession in the first half, Arsenal were pegged back after Tomiyasu's mis-hit back pass was intercepted by Kevin De Bruyne, who lobbed the ball over the onrushing Aaron Ramsdale into an empty net.Arteta had been talking up Tomiyasu before the game, insisting the 24-year-old "has the quality" to keep City's attackers at bay, but his horrendous gaffe means the Spaniard has had to eat his words.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta justifies benching Ben White for crunch Arsenal vs Man City clashGunners fans were furious on social media, with insults being thrown at Arteta and Tomiyasu in equal measure."What is Tomiyasu playing at?? Shocking," one fan tweeted. Another wrote: "That's absolutely s**** from Tomiyasu.
Why is he even in the team?"A third commented: "Arteta's fault for dropping White. This is the biggest game of our season and he's tinkering.
Madness," while a fourth agreed, saying: "Tomiyasu's mistake but Arteta to blame. Why pick him over White?"Is Tomiyasu good enough for Arsenal? Let us know in the comments section below.Fortunately for the defender, Arsenal levelled the score before half time, with Bukayo Saka coolly converting from the penalty spot after Eddie Nketiah was tripped by Ederson in the box.Tomiyasu joined from Bologna in 2021, and despite racking up a healthy amount of appearances for the Gunners, has never managed to nail down a starting spot.READ NEXT:Arsenal star's WAG has own YouTube channel where she teaches fans with a 'Twerkshop'Gabriel Jesus injury update from Arteta has Arsenal fans dreaming before Man
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