Bruno Fernandes stepped up in the nick of time for Manchester United as the captain’s last-minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Fulham that will ease the pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag somewhat.
” I don’t think He will be playing for Arsenal again” is the bold statement made by the journalist about the £30 million star
Arsenal’s left-back It’s unlikely that Kieran Tierney will ever again be spotted at the Emirates Stadium with Mikel Arteta underneath a Gunners shirt.
Arsenal’s left-back It’s improbable that Kieran Tierney will suit up for the Emirates Stadium team in another game. While he gets ready to leave the Gunners permanently, Mikel Arteta is keeping an eye on the Scotland international’s development while he is on loan at Real Sociedad. According to reports, Ivan Toney of Brentford and another European talent are on Arsenal’s shortlist for their 2024 striker acquisition.
Arsenal’s left-back Journalist at INFOSPORT gives an inside look at the future of defender Kieran Tierney from the Emirates Stadium, suggesting that the defender is unlikely to play for the team again.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have performed well without the versatile star this season. He is enjoying a loan spell at La Liga outfit Real Sociedad following a move during the 2023 summer transfer window.
Tierney found himself pushed further down the pecking order during the 2022/23 campaign and needed to move to a new team if he would continue playing regular football. The defender is set to return to north London when his current spell in Spain ends, but he could seek a permanent departure in 2024.
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Kieran Tierney’s story on Arsenal
Arsenal announced Tierney’s signing on the final day of the 2019 summer transfer window, paying a sum of £25 million. After the Glasgow giants had turned down two previous proposals, the Gunners and Celtic had agreed on a fee in the preceding 24 hours. But serious injuries derailed Tierney’s first three seasons at the Emirates Stadium.
He was sidelined by a shoulder injury sustained in December 2019 until June 2020, when the Premier League resumed play following its first hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Scotland international missed two distinct portions of the 2020–21 season due to a recurring knee ailment, and he needed knee surgery in the later part of the 2021–22 campaign.
In July 2022, Arsenal signed Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko in a £32m deal. The 26-year-old’s arrival at the Emirates Stadium pushed Tierney further down the pecking order. The former Celtic star was used as cover for the Ukraine international.
It makes sense if Tierney requested to leave Arsenal during the summer transfer window of 2023 and signed a season-long loan with Real Sociedad of La Liga. The Douglas native has made an impression even if his 2023–24 season appearance total has once again been limited by injury.
After seeing how well Tierney performed in Spain, Sociedad is reportedly mulling a £30 million deal to capture him for the upcoming summer. The full-back has returned to the field ahead of schedule following a serious hamstring injury.
Sociedad has no official option to buy Tierney when his loan deal expires, but Arsenal could sell him in 2024. During the summer of 2023, the club was keen to fetch around £30m for him.
Kieran Tierney
Arsenal stats
Appearances
124
Goals
5
Assists
14
Yellow Cards
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Dean Jones on Kieran Tierney
Jones suggests that Arteta won’t be watching Tierney’s progress at Sociedad and will want the left-back to be successful and find himself a new permanent home. The journalist has also stated he’d be surprised if the defender wanted to return to Arsenal having rediscovered himself abroad. Jones told GIVEMESPORT:
“I think it’s great that he’s finding a new pathway for himself. After going down that road and rediscovering himself, I’d be very surprised if he even wanted to go back to Arsenal because I don’t think his style will fit with what they want to do. So, to be honest, I don’t even think Arteta has an eye on this. I think he wants Tierney to go away and be successful and find himself a new club and career route. I don’t think he will be playing for Arsenal again.”
Arsenal transfer news
Tierney’s future is not the only topic of discussion at the Emirates Stadium as the 2024 winter transfer window draws closer.
Journalist Paul Brown recently revealed to GIVEMESPORT (November 21) that Thomas Partey might not be playing for Arsenal in the future. The Ghanaian international has expressed his desire for a new beginning in January 2024 to the personnel of the north London outfit, according to Tutto Mercato.
After nearly having his head turned by Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023, Partey has spotted interest from Serie A powerhouse Juventus. But before making a choice, the midfield player can hold off to see if any other offers surface alongside Juventus.
Arsenal has reportedly chosen to sign a big-name striker in 2024, but they could have to wait until the summer to do so, according to Football Insider. According to the article, Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus and Ivan Toney of Brentford are thought to be priority targets for the Gunners.
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Man Utd player ratings vs Fulham: Bruno Fernandes finds a vital late winner – but concerns around Antony and Christian Eriksen remain
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United would have felt aggrieved had they not won after Scott McTominay had an early goal controversially ruled out after Harry Maguire was adjudged to be offside and interfering with play despite failing to make contact with Christian Eriksen’s free-kick in the build-up.
From there, the Red Devils created little of note, and were indebted to goalkeeper Andre Onana, who made two quickfire saves to deny Harry Wilson and Joao Palhinha just after the hour mark as Marco Silva’s side looked to take the initiative.
That was as close as the home side came, however, and it was left to Fernandes to produce the decisive moment, as his low shot from the edge of the penalty area made its way into the bottom corner as Bernd Leno tried in vain to keep it out.
GOAL rates United’s players from Craven Cottage…
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Andre Onana (7/10):
Barely called upon until the middle of the second half, but made strong saves from both Wilson and Palhinha. Distribution continues to improve.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6/10):
Looked half-a-yard off it at times in his first start since recovering from injury. Made a couple of vital interventions, though.
Harry Maguire (6/10):
Questions will be asked of whether he should have stayed on amid concern for a head injury, but put a solid shift in defensively while trying to spark attacks while in possession.
Jonny Evans (6/10):
Fulham didn’t offer much of a threat but the veteran stood up well to what was thrown at him.
Diogo Dalot (6/10):
Bounced back from his dreadful showing in midweek and combined well with Garnacho down the left. Excellent clearance denied Wilson a clear shot on goal in the first half.
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Midfield
Christian Eriksen (3/10):
A real concern. Constantly gave the ball away in midfield and then didn’t have the pace to get back and stop Fulham counter-attacks. Set-piece delivery just about the only plus point.
Scott McTominay (7/10):
Unfortunate to have his early goal ruled out for offside, but didn’t let it affect him. Energetic presence caused problems in attack and worked hard defensively.
Bruno Fernandes (7/10):
Not able to have the influence on the game that United needed for much of the afternoon, but popped up with the last-minute winner to send the away fans into raptures.
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Attack
Antony (3/10):
Continues to offer next to nothing. Wasteful when in good attacking positions while he might as well not have bothered when it came to his defensive responsibilities. Surely must be running out of chances.
Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):
Received next to no service, and thus his reaction to being substituted can be understood. Tried to hold the ball up when asked to, but needs more help from those around him.
Alejandro Garnacho (7/10):
Bright on his return to the ground where he truly announced himself last season and unfortunate his controlled assist for McTominay’s disallowed goal was ruled out. Probably deserves more starting opportunities going forward.
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Subs & Manager
Facundo Pellistri (7/10):
Replaced Antony and produced some nice touches and got a shot in on goal. Determination to win the ball deep in the Fulham half eventually led to United’s winner.
Mason Mount (5/10):
First touch was a misplaced through-ball for Garnacho, which just about sums up his United career so far.
Anthony Martial (6/10):
Saw an acrobatic volley drop just wide shortly after replacing Hojlund for the final 10 minutes.
Raphael Varane (N/A):
On in injury-time to help shore up the defence.
Erik ten Hag (4/10):
The win was there for the taking but Ten Hag’s inability to set up a functional midfield and insistence on picking Antony left United short of cutting edge. Got out of jail by his captain Fernandes.
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