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Andy Ha

'Tears in my eyes' - Arsenal fans react as Kieran Tierney starts against Nottingham Forest

Unai Emery has named a strong Arsenal line-up to face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup third round, with one notable addition to the XI.

Summer signing Kieran Tierney makes his first ever start for the Gunners' first team after joining from Celtic in the summer.

The Scottish left-back has been out of action since completing his move across the border, due to injury, but the 22-year-old is now fully fit after making an appearance for the under-23 side on Friday against Wolves.

Mesut Ozil also starts and takes the captain's armband, after the German playmaker was left on the bench against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Rob Holding also makes a first start of the season, while Hector Bellerin is on the bench.

Gabriel Martinelli starts up front, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nicolas Pepe both rested.

Here's how Arsenal fans reacted to the team news on social media, with plenty excited by the line-up that Emery has picked.

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