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Kieran Tierney's amazing gesture to cancer sufferer after apologising for rude gesture in photo

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has made a fantastic gesture to send his match-worn shift from their FA Cup victory over Arsenal to a cancer patient.

The Gunners claimed an unlikely scalp to reach the final, with a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ensuring their place in the Wembley showpiece where they'll face Manchester United or Chelsea.

It was a fantastic defensive display from Mikel Arteta's men, who were chalk and cheese compared to their last meeting at the Etihad Stadium just over a month ago.

Having made the night of so many Arsenal supporters on the field, Tierney became a hero of the pitch as well with a fantastic gesture.

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After a selfie was posted from the Arsenal dressing room by their kit man showing Tierney showing his middle finger, he took to Twitter to apologise.

He received a fantastic reply from a Gunners supporter, who replied with a photo from his hospital bed.

He wrote: "Let’s just say It (middle finger) was meant for my cancer, mate!

"Brilliant game today, made my night at the hospital"

Tierney replied with a fantastic gesture: "That’s exactly what it stood for my man! U legend... get in touch I will send u my shirt from tonight. Keep fighting"

That gesture received a great response from fellow Arsenal supporters, who also directed their best wishes towards the supporter battling cancer.

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