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Timber's Emirates Return: Seven Months Later, He's Back!
11 Oct
Summary
- Jurrien Timber returns to Emirates Stadium after a seven-month injury layoff.
- He expresses happiness playing in front of the home crowd again.
- Timber praises Mikel Arteta, happy about his contract extension until 2030.
Jurrien Timber has expressed his joy at returning to play at the Emirates Stadium after a seven-month absence. The defender made his first appearance at the ground for Arsenal in nearly seven months when he was substituted on against Leeds United on October 11, 2026.
Timber conveyed his positive feelings about playing at home again, stating, "I'm happy to be back." He also shared his excitement for an upcoming Champions League game in two days, to be played in front of the home crowd.
The defender also spoke highly of manager Mikel Arteta, whose contract was recently extended to 2030. Timber praised Arteta's transformative impact on the club, expressing gratitude for having him as a coach and optimism for future successes.
Arsenal has seen infrequent availability of both Ben White and Timber due to injuries. Their current parallel availability is a significant positive for the team, with both featuring in the recent match against Leeds.
