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Josh McCafferty

Kieran Tierney reaches special Arsenal landmark in Ipswich rout

Incoming Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney reached a century of Premier League appearances for Arsenal on Sunday. 

The 27-year-old came on as a 73rd-minute substitute for the North London side as they beat Ipswich Town 4-0, marking his 100th league game in red and white. 

It was Tierney's 140th Arsenal appearance across all competitions, as he gets set to return to Glasgow's east end this summer. 


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The Scotland defender has signed a pre-contract to rejoin Celtic ahead of the 2025/26 season. 

Tierney's international teammate, John McGinn, recently weighed in on the impending transfer. He said [Sunday Post]: "I'm really pleased for Kieran. He is an unbelievable footballer and totally dedicated to his profession. 

"Celtic is his club, and I would imagine he is really excited about going back and playing again under Brendan Rodgers

"I've no doubt Kieran will add extra quality to the squad, and his experience will be invaluable as they push towards remaining the dominant team in the country.

"It's also about progress in Europe, and Kieran will want to help the club into the Champions League. It's the tournament every footballer wants to be involved in. So, I wish Kieran well, but he also has plenty to look forward to with Arsenal in the next few weeks, and he'll be desperate to go out on a high."

Tierney's Arsenal are into the last four of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate last Wednesday. 

They face Paris Saint-Germain in the competition's semi-finals next week as the full-back aims to create history at the Emirates Arena before his departure. 

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