Arsenal star Kieran Tierney bowed out in fine fashion when he scored in his final appearance for the club against Southampton.
The Gunners, having already secured Champions League qualification, took to Saint Mary’s with a much-changed team.
Mikel Arteta gave some stars their last appearance for the club, as Raheem Sterling featured against Southampton.
So too did Kieran Tierney, who is set to leave as a free agent this summer, with a move to Celtic expected for the defender.
The Scottish international has been a fan favourite at Arsenal, and fans were delighted to see how his send-off went.
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Arsenal fans send heartfelt message to Kieran Tierney after he scored on his final appearance vs Southampton
With Kieran Tierney making his final appearance for Arsenal, fans were left melancholic as they waved goodbye to a cult hero.
The defender has been a firm fan favourite, showing plenty of quality during the dark days they endured after Arsene Wenger left.
With Tierney now leaving Arsenal, his final appearance was marked in fine fashion as he managed to score to give his side the lead.
An impressive front-post run saw him latch onto the ball, poking it past Aaron Ramsdale to jubilant celebrations.
Taking to social media, fans showed their delight for Tierney, with one fan saying on X: “What a great bloke. He deserves to score on his final ever game for the club. Kieran Tierney. We’ll remember you.”
Another added: “Goal! Kieran Tierney scores for Arsenal! If ever a player deserved a goal today it would be Tierney. What a loyal servant to the club.”
The praise continued, with one supporter saying: “If one man deserves a goal it’s Kieran Tierney last ever game for Arsenal what a guy.”
“Kieran Tierney deserved that goal. Top professional player,” another said.
“Kieran Tierney. Going out with a bang,” an emotional fan said, while another added: “He gave everything for Arsenal during some dark times. There isn’t a player more deserving of a goal on their final appearance than Kieran Tierney. The ultimate professional and a proper cult hero.”
It shows the love fans have for Tierney among the supporters, with his exit ending a memorable era with the club.
Kieran Tierney celebrates with away fans after scoring for Arsenal
With Tierney scoring on such an emotional day for the star, his reaction said it all about his time at Arsenal.
The defender not only looked delighted in his initial response to scoring, but also continued his celebrations later on.
Tierney ran all the way to the away fans in the opposite corner, determined to celebrate with the supporters.
Upon his eventual exit from the match as a substitute, the away fans sang their heart out for him, chanting: “There’s only one Kieran Tierney.”
It’s now only a matter of time until he is announced as a new Celtic player as a free agent.
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