Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Jurrien Timber’s exceptional performance in the North London Derby. Despite being sidelined for a year and not having played a full 90 minutes recently, Timber managed to complete the match, impressing his manager.
Arteta expressed his amazement, stating, “Jurrien Timber was just unbelievable in the North London Derby.” He highlighted Timber’s lack of pre-season preparation and limited game time, adding, “I don’t know without a pre-season, I don’t know how many minutes he’s played!”
This comes amid a challenging period for Arteta, who is also dealing with injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard, as reported on 15 September 2024. Additionally, Arteta recently discussed Raheem Sterling’s enthusiasm for joining Arsenal, praising his hunger and energy.
Timber’s performance is a significant boost for Arsenal, especially given the recent injury concerns and questions about refereeing consistency that Arteta has raised.