Arsenal · Decision pending · Archive · GW4

Timber: progress, with one decision left

Archived briefing. This reading was for GW4. It is not a current fitness update.

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The manager’s words

“he's been training with us now for a few days”

Asked about Timber’s return before Sunderland, Arteta pointed to another session before a decision.

Training is encouraging; match readiness and minutes are still unresolved.

Avoid buying on the assumption of an immediate start. Owners should keep bench cover.

A fit Timber could increase competition for White. This is a conditional selection risk, not a confirmed change.