Arsenal star ruled out for the remainder of the season after ‘significant’ knee injury revealed

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after successful surgery on a ‘significant’ knee injury in London.

In a statement, the Gunners revealed he had picked up the issue in last Thursday’s Europa League loss to Sporting Lisbon, as the North London club exited the competition on penalties.

He was seen leaving the field with a member of Arsenal’s medical staff just nine minutes into the fixture before being replaced by Ben White.

A club statement read: “Tomi has had successful surgery in London on Tuesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of this season.

“Everyone at the club will now be working hard with Tomi, so he can join pre-season training ahead of next season.”

Following last week’s Europa League exit, Arsenal are left fighting on one front as they chase down their first Premier League title since 2004.

The Gunners extended their advantage at the top of the table to eight points with a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, although Man City do hold a game in hand.

Tomiyasu has made 21 appearances in the Premier League this season, mostly from the bench, having starting just six times.