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Matthew Fulton

Kieran Tierney in Arsenal bounce back as defender shows Mikel Arteta instant impact with assist

Kieran Tierney may not have had many minutes for Arsenal but the defender is keen to make a big impact.

And the 25-year-old, while only managing a handful of appearances for Mikel Arteta's side this season, was on hand to show his worth in a rout against Crystal Palace. Oleksandr Zinchenko has held down the left-back position this campaign much to the dismay of the Celtic hero who has made over a century of appearances for the Gunners since moving in 2019.

Tierney has been heavily linked with moves away from the Emirates with Newcastle United reportedly leading the charge for his signature and Aston Villa touted. While in some quarters the Scotland star is said to have a big decision to make, the defender did his talking on the pitch to provide an assist.

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