Cedric has been ruled out as a 'precaution' due to a 'tight calf'. That leaves Mikel Arteta without two of his full-backs for the meeting with the Foxes. But the news on Arsenal's injury front was less positive regarding Tierney, as he confirmed the club were still unsure whether the Scot will be allowed to play. A full transcript of Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's clash with Manchester City. (Image: Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images), When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.
Arsenal have received an injury boost in the form of Kieran Tierney. The Premier League returns after a two-week break tomorrow, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all hoping to field new signings. The Scottish full-back is on his way back following a groin injury which saw him miss out on Saturday's win over West Ham. Gunners fans were understandably worried about Tierney, given the injury issues that plagued his first season with the club.
The 23-year-old missed the start of last season with a hip injury, before then sitting out of a further 19 matches with a shoulder complaint. Mikel Arteta has eased fears over Kieran Tierney’s injury after the Arsenal left-back sat out the 2-1 win over West Ham on Saturday.
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have received a huge fitness boost ahead of the Citizens' big Premier League clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. The Scottish full-back is on his way back following a groin injury which saw him miss out on Saturday's win over West Ham. Along with Tierney, Cedric Soares has been ruled out of Wednesday night's Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City. The club confirmed Tierney was suffering from tightness in his left groin, but he is aiming to resume full training later this week ahead of Monday's clash with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool. 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Smith Rowe is now out of his protective sling and he is 'aiming to return to full training within the next 10 days', according to the club. Kieran Tierney injuries When Arsenal first signed Tierney he was struggling with a stubborn hernia problem that required surgery and delayed his return a number of times. Though, it's not all good news for the Gunners. Elsewhere, Sokratis Papastathopoulos is also out, also suffering from a calf injury, and he is set to join Tierney in resuming full training this week. Arsenal have received an injury boost in the form of Kieran Tierney. Our. 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