Arsenal’s very own Reiss Nelson has taken home the prestigious Premier League’s Gamechanger of the Season award.

His pivotal performance in the match against Bournemouth secured him this top honour.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
  • Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson wins the Premier League’s Gamechanger of the Season award.
  • Nelson’s match-winning performance against Bournemouth deemed the most transformative of the season.
  • Nelson’s award victory came after outperforming top competitors from Tottenham, Everton, and Manchester City.

Reiss Nelson: A gamechanger for Arsenal

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder Reiss Nelson celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

In the world of football, being a gamechanger is a high honour.

For Arsenal‘s Reiss Nelson, it’s a testament to his extraordinary performance this season when he got a chance on the pitch.

Standout performance against Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal scores the team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The award, recognising the player with the single most match-transforming performance over the course of the season, comes on the back of a thrilling match against Bournemouth in March at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal found themselves 2-0 down until Ben White pulled one back. Then, in the 69th minute, Mikel Arteta brought Nelson into the fray.

Nelson’s key contributions to the comeback

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (unseen) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder Reiss Nelson (unseen) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

After Nelson’s introduction, the game’s dynamic swiftly changed.

Nelson was instrumental in drawing Arsenal level, assisting a Thomas Partey goal.

However, it was in the 97th minute that his defining contribution arrived. A cleared corner found its way to Nelson who, from the edge of the area, controlled the ball and unleashed a bullet shot into the top corner.

This last-minute goal not only sealed Arsenal’s victory but also secured Nelson’s place as the gamechanger of the season.

Victorious amid stiff competition

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

The award didn’t come easy, with Nelson facing stiff competition from five other players, including Everton’s Jordan Pickford, Tottenham Hotspur duo Son Heung-min and Rodrigo Bentancur, and Manchester City teammates Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez.

Nevertheless, thanks to the votes from supporters and a panel of experts, it’s Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson who came out on top, cementing his status as the Premier League’s Gamechanger of the Season.

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