Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered a slice of hope that Kieran Tierney could feature against Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday. The former Celtic man has been one of Arsenal's standout performers this season, but he has missed their last six matches in all competitions due to a calf problem. Cedric Soares has deputised well on the left-hand side in Tierney's absence, and while Arteta has conceded that the Scotland international does not have a great chance of coming back this week, he has a "bigger chance" of returning than fellow absentee Thomas Partey does. Speaking to the press after Arsenal's 4-2 victory over Leeds United on Sunday, Arteta said: "It seems...
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