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Kieran Tierney praises "brilliant" Takehiro Tomiyasu Arsenal debut

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Kieran Tierney praises new Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's debut performance in the comments of the Japanese international's Instagram post.

Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney has praised fellow defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's debut performance, following the Gunners' home victory over Norwich City on Saturday.

After three defeats to begin the new Premier League campaign, Mikel Arteta's side got off the mark at the Emirates Stadium, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half goal made the difference.

Tomiyasu, who joined from Serie A outfit Bologna on deadline day, was handed a first start for the Gunners, participating in their first league clean sheet of the season as he played the opening 60 minutes before being withdrawn for Emile Smith Rowe.

Following the victory, the right-back took to Instagram, saying: "It was a special day for me. I was happy to play in front of amazing Arsenal supporters in the Emirates Stadium."

Teammate Kieran Tierney was the first to voice his support for the Japan international, saying: "Brilliant mate", followed by a clapping emoji.

When asked about the defender's debut, Arteta said: "Really positive, just the first impression when you met him, it was just joy and happiness and good energy. The moment he steps on the pitch he was really focused, determined, he understands the role really well."

Following their first win of the season in the English top flight, the Gunners return to league action on Saturday, when they travel to Turf Moor to take on Burnley.

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