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Ewan Paton

Kieran Tierney left out of Arsenal matchday squad yet again

Kieran Tierney has yet again been left out of Arsenal's matchday squad.

For the second week in a row, the Scotland international has been omitted from Mikel Arteta's first-team squad for a Premier League game.

The Gunners are at Crystal Palace tonight, as they make the short journey across London.

But Tierney - who is believed to be fit - will not be involved after he was left out of the squad by boss Arteta. 

It was the same story when Arteta's side took on Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the 2023/24 campaign last week. 

Right-back Jurrien Timber was preferred to Tierney at left-back.

The Dutchman suffered a long-term injury in that game, but a spot in the team has still not been made available to Tierney. Takehiro Tomiyasu comes in instead.

This could mean that KT will be on his way out of the club after all, despite Arteta insisting the Scot remains part of his plans.

It follows on from last season where Oleksandr Zinchenko became the clear first pick at left back in the team.

Newcastle United have been closely linked with a move. However, it appears Eddie Howe's preferred target is Chelsea's Lewis Hall.

Aston Villa and Real Sociedad are the other clubs to have registered an interest, while a sensational return to Parkhead was suggested, but this seems highly unlikely at this time.

Meanwhile, Josip Juranovic could be set for a shock departure from Union Berlin, according to a report.

The Croatian international left Celtic only eight months ago.

The Hoops sold the 28-year-old to the Bundesliga side for £7.5million in the January transfer window

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