Arsenal right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu believes there is no malice behind the notion of his Gunners team-mate Ben White not passing to him.
Eagled-eyed Arsenal fans have noticed that centre-back and £50million signing White has often neglected to pass to his fellow summer arrival Tomiyasu during games.
But Tomiyasu, who joined from Bologna for £17million at the end of August, believes it shows the strong defensive mind of the 24-year-old and his ability to read the game.
The duo have been key parts of a team enjoying a resurgence this term in challenging for a Champions League place under manager Mikel Arteta.