Jurrien Timber has insisted that he is relishing the battle for a starting spot at Arsenal alongside Ben White. The Dutch international believes that the intense competition between the two versatile defenders is essential for pushing Mikel Arteta’s side to a higher level.
After cutting his teeth in the pressure cooker of the Dutch giants' world-famous academy, the rapper left football behind aged just 21 to pursue his other great passion
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has missed group training while on international duty with the Netherlands following a modified schedule agreed with national team coach Xavi Hernandez. The update comes as a fresh concern for Mikel Arteta amid a growing right-back crisis at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta is managing a delicate selection situation in defence after Ben White suffered a groin issue during Arsenal's victory at Sunderland. With Jurrien Timber also recovering from his own fitness problems, keeping the Gunners' elite right-backs healthy is proving a major challenge.
Has Jurrien Timber become the best right-back in world football? A man who once filled that position for Arsenal, Bacary Sagna, has explained the Dutch defender’s best qualities to GOAL - while admitting to seeing similarities with his own game. The Gunners are looking forward to welcoming another proven performer back into their ranks following a brief injury absence.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa could both be in line to make their Premier League debuts for Arsenal against Aston Villa on Monday. The Gunners travel to Villa Park looking to maintain their perfect start to the season following a dominant 3-0 victory over Coventry City in their opening fixture.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered an optimistic fitness bulletin regarding several of his key stars as the Gunners prepare to kick off their season. With a high-stakes Community Shield encounter against Manchester City looming, the Spaniard has offered clarity on who will be ready to feature at the Millennium Stadium.
Ben White has been told that he should be “knocking on the door” at Emirates Stadium and requesting a transfer away from Arsenal, with Lee Dixon explaining to GOAL why a “difficult” decision needs to be made. Premier League title success has been savoured in north London, but the versatile 28-year-old finds himself stuck down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a sobering fitness update regarding key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ahead of the new campaign. The Gunners boss admitted the club has lost "incredible" influence in the backline as both players face extended periods on the sidelines following recent injury setbacks.
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has departed the club's warm-weather training camp in Spain to return to London. The Netherlands international is continuing his rehabilitation from a groin injury that hampered the conclusion of his previous campaign.
Netherlands' World Cup preparations have been rocked by the news that Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been forced to withdraw from the squad. Despite travelling to the United States with Ronald Koeman's side, the versatile defender has failed to overcome a persistent injury in time for the tournament opener.
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