Arsenal fans want Mikel Arteta to start forgotten star against West Ham after incredible training goal

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to make some huge decisions when it comes to his team to take on West Ham on Saturday evening.

The Gunners travel across London in search of another three huge points towards their Premier League title push.

With a busy fixture schedule on the horizon for Arsenal, the manager will have to make use of his full squad to maximise points, performances and fitness levels.

That may include bringing some players in from the cold, with Arteta potentially handing one forgotten ace a start.

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Kieran Tierney impresses in Arsenal training after injury return

Kieran Tierney made his return to the Arsenal squad for the first time in over a year when he was named on the bench for the clash with Sporting CP in midweek.

It came after a serious knee injury for the defender over the summer, when he was on international duty with Scotland at Euro 2024.

The left-back had spent the main part of the campaign on loan at Real Sociedad, where he made 26 appearances.

There was a time where Tierney was an incredibly important player for Arsenal, though his influence has clearly dwindled.

That’s not to say he won’t play a part this season though, with an opportunity to create chaos on the flank and put in his trademark crosses.

His quality is still clearly there, impressing in training with an incredible goal he scored in a small game the side played in.

After that strike, plenty of fans have called on Arteta to give Tierney some minutes against West Ham next up.

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Arsenal fans make Kieran Tierney demand

After seeing his screamer in training, Arsenal fans have called on Arteta to give Tierney a run out against West Ham.

“I speak for everyone when I say Kieran Tierney deserves goodbye minutes, right?” one supporter said on social media. Another added: “Hopefully he gets minutes vs west ham.”

One fan called for a shuffle at the back due to Gabriel Magalhaes’ injury, with Tierney starting at left-back. They said: “Start Tierney and rest Gabriel tomorrow. Tierney-Calafiori-Saliba-Timber. We need Gabriel to be 100% fit for United and Fulham Away. PS: look at what happened to Konate”

Meanwhile, another added: “I still love KT.”

One supporter called for Tierney to recreate his strike, stating: “Run it back at the West Ham ground?” with another adding: “I need to see Tierney ball against West Ham.”

It’s unclear if the defender will get a run out or not, but there is clearly still some love for Tierney and his ability at Arsenal.