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Amie Wilson

Arsenal news: Alexandre Lacazette blow, latest injury update and Kieran Tierney's classy gesture

The Premier League is almost back.

Although Arsenal fans have just under 24 hours until it is officially matchday. The Gunners take on Watford at Vicarage Road tomorrow (4:30 kick off).

Both teams went into the international break with a draw. Arsenal coming back from 2-0 down to get a point from the north London Derby, while Watford gained their first point of the season by drawing 1-1 with Newcastle United.

The Hornets' poor start to the season has seen them replace the outgoing Javi Gracia with former manager Quique Sanchez Flores, who will be taking charge of his first match since his return against Arsenal.

With domestic football back, there has been lots of news around the Emirates Stadium.

Here is the latest from the last 24 hours:

Alexandre Lacazette injury

Arsenal have confirmed that striker Alexandre Lacazette will be missing until at least October with an ongoing ankle injury.

The Frenchman has been playing through the problem in recent weeks, but after assessment, the 28-year-old is set for a period of rehabilitation.

The news will come as a massive blow to Unai Emery and Arsenal ahead of the Weekend's Premier League trip to Vicarage Road.

Read the full story on the striker's injury here.

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Bellerin and Tierney injury update

There has however been some better news on the injury front, with both Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney returning to full training.

Tierney is yet to make his Arsenal debut after suffering with a groin injury during the summer, while Bellerin has been out of action with a knee injury since January.

Both will be looking to make their long awaited returns by appearing for the club's U23 side in order to gain more match fitness.

See what Unai Emery said about when the duo could be back in first team action here .

Tierney's classy gesture

Talking of Tierney, the Arsenal full-back is already proving himself to be a popular figure among Gunners' fans, and his latest gesture will only raise that reputation.

After hearing of a teenager who had his new shirt ruined by bullies, Tierney moved quickly to send a new shirt along with a note to encourage the youngster to 'stay strong'.

The shirt, which was signed and printed with 'Tierney 3' on the back is sure to be a prized possession of the teenager.

Read the full story here.

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