Arteta hails “unbelievable” Timber as Arsenal century beckons

Jurrien Timber will make his 100th Arsenal appearance if he features at the City Ground on Sunday, more than three years after joining from Ajax in the summer of 2023.

He might have reached that milestone considerably sooner had injuries not disrupted his time at the Emirates. First came the cruciate ligament tear on his Premier League debut, followed by an ankle problem he nursed for as long as possible before undergoing surgery in May 2025.

The Dutchman regained his place and form at the start of last season, but a groin injury in March proved difficult to shake off. Despite a fleeting appearance in the Champions League final, he missed the World Cup with Holland and spent pre-season playing catch-up.

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