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Why Jurrien Timber is not in Arsenal squad for Brighton clash explained

Jurrien Timber has not been included in the Arsenal squad for the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion

14:19, 27 Dec 2025Updated 14:26, 27 Dec 2025

Jurrien Timber before an Arsenal game

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Jurrien Timber misses Arsenal vs Brighton(Image: Alex Bierens de Haan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber was left out of the squad to face Brighton & Hove Albion due to an issue. The Spaniard has revealed that the full-back picked up a problem during the latter stages of the Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace in midweek.

As a result, the 24-year-old was left out of the squad with Declan Rice deputising at full-back.

Arteta said: "We missed him because in the last part of the game he felt something and he could not carry on so he's out."

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