Arsenal’s official website initially suggested it was an injury, but asked about it in a post-match interview, Arteta replied: “It was a pain.”
On moving Tierney beyond his usual left-back role, the manager added: “He’s playing to his strengths. That’s something we have to continue to learn, because he gives you a lot of information. .
“They tell you sometimes not with their words but with a lot of information, where they feel more comfortable and definitely a much better fit for it.”
Tierney’s return to action coincided with this. Claim a report, external That Arsenal have decided against taking up the option to extend his contract beyond the end of his current deal this summer.
His outing against Palace was his first appearance for Arsenal since coming on as a substitute in the penalty shootout victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield in August 2023.
After falling out of favor under Arteta, Tierney spent last season on loan at Spanish side Real Sociedad, finishing sixth in La Liga with 26 appearances.