Explained: Why Kieran Tierney was not part of squad vs Crystal Palace despite being fit

Arsenal had to dig in on Monday night to secure a 1–0 win against Crystal Palace away from home.

Kieran Tierney was not part of the matchday squad despite being fit with Takehiro Tomiyasu starting at left-back.

According to reporter Tashan Deniran, 'it was simply a decision taken by Mikel Arteta when naming his travelling party' for the game.

Tierney continues to be linked with a summer move away from Arsenal with Newcastle United and Celtic interested in signing the 26-year-old defender.