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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. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber were pictured in the early hours in an Instagram post by their teammate Eberechi Eze.

    Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
  3. Citizen Digital

    The decision to invest heavily in bulking out Arteta's squad paid off despite injuries to Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.

    Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph
  4. Citizen Digital

    Arteta's first-choice right-back Jurrien Timber has also been sidelined in recent weeks.

    Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
  5. The Standard

    Arteta's first-choice right-back Jurrien Timber has also been sidelined in recent weeks.Timber is unlikely to play again in the Premier League this season but Arteta is hoping he could be fit to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30.

    Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
  6. Citizen Digital

    me, with everyone fully focused on supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations." White's absence will provide Arteta with a selection headache at right-back for their pivotal games against Burnley, Crystal Palace and PSG, with Jurrien Timber

    Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury
  7. Citizen Digital

    "We know the importance of it, we know what we want and what we have to do to win the game." The Spaniard said Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber remain out and are facing a race against time to feature in the Champions League final on May 30.

    Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash
  8. Citizen Digital

    Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber will again be missing through injury, but Arteta hailed his side's ability to overcome injury problems throughout the campaign.

    Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta
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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