Arsenal eased into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 at the Emirates. But one player, in particular, caught the eye of the Gunners’ faithful.
Kieran Tierney made his debut on Tuesday after joining from Celtic for £24.3m in the summer and the 22-year-old repaid the patience of Arsenal fans by producing a top-class performance on the night, proving that good things come to those who wait.
Fellow new signing Gabriel Martinelli scored a brace, Joe Willock, Rob Holding and Reiss Nelson rounded off a perfect night for the young Gunners’ as they now await the announcement of their opponents in the fifth round draw on Wednesday.
Thank you so much for all your support… very grateful. Great feeling making my debut! ????⚪ @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/GrHSLhTNNl
— Kieran Tierney (@kierantierney1) September 24, 2019
The former Celtic defender paid tribute to Arsenal fans after the victory on Twitter (via @kierantierney1) and said it was a “great feeling” to make his debut in north London.
Supporters were delighted with his performance and responded to the Scotsman in waves on social media, with one fan regarding him as the “best left-back in the Premier League“.
Here you will find some of the best responses from Arsenal fans:
Best LB in the prem????????
— That1Guy???????????? (@Osowxvy) September 24, 2019
Played well tonight mush. Think you’re a great signing. Looking forward to seeing you in the Arsenal shirt for many years.
— Wrighty (@_Wrighty7) September 24, 2019
Best LB in the world ????????????????⚪️
— GoonerNick (@NickVann1987_) September 24, 2019
Not overreacting here but you’re clearly better than Roberto Carlos
— Urban Arsenal (@urbanarsenaI) September 24, 2019
— Ceballeros ???????????? (@10Yxsh) September 24, 2019
You are amazing
— ً (@Auba_Laca8) September 24, 2019
Great debut Kieran, loved it! More of the same ????
— Pépé is a ????⚪️ (@NotYourWinger) September 24, 2019
Roberto Carlos has posters of Tierney in his bedroom. Let’s go Kieran!
— Luka (@VintageLaca) September 24, 2019