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Arsenal: Kieran Tierney sends social media abuzz with stunning strike and short sleeves

Kieran Tierney was the toast of Arsenal before and after their win over West Bromwich Albion as he warmed up in a T-shirt and shorts in freezing conditions then scored a stunning opening goal.

The 26-year-old was trending on social media as TV talk show host Piers Morgan hailed the former Celtic defender for becoming one of his favourite players.

Former Arsenal centre-half Martin Keown tipped him as a future Arsenal captain.

Manager Mikel Arteta suggested: "He's got something special in his blood."

The Scotland defender himself said of the wintery conditions that had put the game in doubt ahead of kick-off: "It is what it is.