Jurrien Timber, signed from Ajax in the summer, made a remarkable return to action after an eight-month injury layoff. The Dutch defender impressed in his debut season but suffered a setback in the Premier League opener. On Monday, Timber played 45 minutes for Arsenal U21 and scored a sensational goal. Coach Mehmet Ali lauded Timber’s impact on the young team, highlighting his role model status and strong performance. Whether Timber can feature for the first team before the end of the season remains uncertain as Mikel Arteta continues to rotate his left-backs.