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Jurrien Timber

Arsenal defender ruled out of 2026 World Cup after suffering a groin injury with the Netherlands squad.

2026-05-022026-08-29

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Champions Arsenal had five representatives in David Raya, Gabriel, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice, with Fernandes and Brentford's Igor Thiago completing the XI.

    Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year
  3. Citizen Digital

    With William Saliba sidelined for an "extended period" by a back problem and Jurrien Timber recovering from a groin injury, Konsa would slot into the heart of Arsenal's defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
  4. Citizen Digital

    With William Saliba sidelined for an "extended period" by a back problem and Jurrien Timber recovering from a groin injury, Konsa will slot into the heart of Arsenal's defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.

    Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Netherlands' Timber ruled out of World Cup By AFP June 09, 2026 09:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Premier League - Arsenal v Leicester City - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - September 28, 2024 Arsen

    Netherlands' Timber ruled out of World Cup
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was fit after a groin injury but his rust from over two months out led Arteta to deploy Cristhian Mosquera out of position at right-back.

    PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
  9. Citizen Digital

    "Ask any Arsenal fan and I'm sure they're delighted." PSG's strong left flank Arsenal are boosted by Jurrien Timber's return to fitness after a groin injury, particularly given the biggest problem for Arteta to solve is how to handle PSG's left flank.

    Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
  10. The Standard

    Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was fit after a groin injury but his rust from over two months out led Arteta to deploy Cristhian Mosquera out of position at right-back.

    PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
  11. Citizen Digital

    And Arsenal may be without first choice right-back Jurrien Timber because of a groin injury.

    Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League final
  12. Citizen Digital

    PSG By AFP May 29, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Paris St Germain v Arsenal - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - May 7, 2025 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber

    Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
  13. Citizen Digital

    Arteta, who rejoined Arsenal as manager in December 2019 with the club in dire straits, installed a blacked-out Premier League trophy at Colney which would light up only when the Gunners won the title "Light that up," Saka said in footage posted by defender Jurrien Timber on his

    Saka says Arsenal critics 'not laughing anymore' after title triumph
Sport

Bruno Fernandes wins PFA player of year award

The News

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.

26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA player of year award

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Netherlands defender Timber ruled out of World Cup

    Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been replaced in the Netherlands World Cup squad by Sunderland's Lutsharul Geertruida after suffering a groin injury. Timber joins attackers Xavi Simons and centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Stefan de Vrij in being ruled out of the tournament.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG defend Champions League title against Arsenal in Budapest final

    Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal seek Champions League title from PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Saka celebrates Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Arsenal seeks emphatic win over Burnley in title push

    Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to defeat relegated Burnley decisively as they chase a first Premier League title in 22 years, holding a two-point lead over Manchester City with two games remaining.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta urges Arsenal to beat Burnley emphatically for title push

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his side to defeat relegated Burnley decisively on Monday to close in on a first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal are two points ahead of Manchester City with two games remaining, though City hold a one-goal edge on goal difference.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Arsenal defender Ben White ruled out for season knee injury

    Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a medial knee ligament injury, sidelining him from the club's Premier League run-in and Champions League final. The 28-year-old is also highly unlikely to feature for England in the World Cup in North America next month.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Arteta urges Arsenal focus ahead of West Ham Premier League match

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Arsenal must manage emotions in Premier League title race

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to manage their emotions as the Premier League title race intensifies. Arsenal can move six points clear of Manchester City with a win against Fulham on Saturday, though recent defeats to City and Bournemouth have seen the Gunners blow a substantial lead.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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