Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the Gunners’ 3-1 victory over Brentford. Softfootball reports the Dutch international is suspended for one match after reaching the disciplinary threshold before the halfway point of the campaign.
Timber was booked in the 17th minute against Brentford, triggering an automatic suspension that comes at a difficult time for Mikel Arteta, who is already without injured defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu. His absence leaves Arsenal short of defensive options ahead of another important fixture in the title race.
The 23-year-old has become a key figure since returning from the long-term knee injury that ruled him out for much of last season, impressing with his versatility and consistency across the backline.
With Timber unavailable, Arteta may once again turn to Thomas Partey at right-back, a position the Ghana midfielder has filled on several occasions this season. Softfootball understands Arsenal remain determined to maintain their impressive form despite the defensive setback as they continue their pursuit of league leaders Liverpool.
Excerpt: Jurrien Timber will miss Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Brighton after receiving a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards.
