Arsenal’s official website initially suggested it was an injury, but when asked about it in his post-match interview, Arteta replied: “It was cramp.”
On moving Tierney forward from his usual left-back role, the manager added: “He’s playing to his strengths. That’s something we have to learn from, because they give 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 certainly have a better fit for that.”
Tierney’s return to action coincided A report claims, outsider That Arsenal have decided against taking up the option to extend his contract beyond the end of his current contract this summer.
His outing against Palace was his first appearance for Arsenal since coming on as a substitute in the penalty shoot-out win against 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, playing 26 times as they finished sixth in La Liga.
