Emile Smith Rowe has been named Arsenal's Fans' Footballer of the Year after a breakthrough 2021 for Mikel Arteta's men.
The Hale Ender came into the side on Boxing Day last year with the Gunners four points above the relegation zone and hasn't looked back since, helping his team up in to the top four.
After more or less saving Arsenal's season alongside fellow academy product Bukayo Saka in the second half of last campaign, the youngster was rewarded with a contract extension and the number 10 shirt in the summer that raised questions over his ability to step up and handle pressure on a regular basis.
But Smith Rowe has answered them emphatically scoring seven goals and assisting two more in 17 appearances so far this season.
As well as showing fine form at club level, the 21-year-old was rewarded with a call up to Gareth Southgate's England squad where he netted his first senior international goal against San Marino in November.
“He has improved the dynamic and the attacking threat of the team with his movement and the way he links and finds relationships on the pitch,” said Arteta of the midfielder.
“His threat on goal this season has been much, much better, with the capacity that he has to create chances, to open spaces for other team-mates, and he’s been a key player. Hopefully we can sustain that over time.”
Smith Rowe scored 1410 of your votes and beat off strong competition from fellow England international Aaron Ramsdale who was a close second with 1369.
Brazilian defender Gabriel came third with just 181 votes, while his centre back partner Ben White scored fourth with 100
At a national level it was Liverpool's Mohamed Salah who again came on top among the fan votes.
Do you think the Premier League should pause to deal with the latest surge in Covid cases? Have your say
The Egyptian has been in sublimed form this season scoring 22 goals in 24 appearances as Jurgen Klopp's side look to regain the Premier League title that they lost last campaign.
Salah was the runaway leader with 61.4% of the votes, while West Ham's Declan Rice was a distant second with just 9.9% and you can view the results in full by clicking here.
Let us know your thoughts on Arsenal's best performers in 2021 by leaving a comment below.
