Expectant Arsenal fans were left stunned when Kieran Tierney was overlooked for a comeback cameo during his side’s 5-2 trouncing of West Ham.
Mikel Arteta plumped for Oleksandr Zinchenko to earn valuable minutes as the Gunners faithful successfully managed to get #WeWantTierney to trend on social media. But Arsenal fans were left wanting in their pursuit of a first competitive appearance from the Scotland international in 18 months. The Ukraine international replaced Riccardo Calafiori who appeared to signal towards a groin complaint as he spoke to his manager.
An injury for the Italy international – with Ben White also out – would offer more potential game time for both Zinchenko and Tierney with the duo in the mix to contribute during a bonkers winter calendar. Tierney returned to the matchday squad and is expected to be in the mix for minutes. Arsenal fans were left lamenting Tierney being left on the bench at the London Stadium, but a leading fan account claimed it’s “not what it seems” with Arteta likely choosing not to replace an injured Calafiori with the returning Tierney. The Celtic hero is expected to be in the squad once more for the visit of Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium.
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