Arsenal has suffered a setback ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Brighton this weekend, with the news that Jurrien Timber will be unavailable due to suspension.
The Gunners have been one of the standout teams in the league in recent weeks, as they continue their pursuit of Liverpool at the top of the table. The Reds have been relentless in their form, but Arsenal remains hopeful of capitalising on any potential slip-ups to strengthen their title challenge.
To do so, Arsenal must keep winning, and beating Brighton is critical to maintaining pressure on their rivals. However, Mikel Arteta’s side will have to face the Seagulls without Timber, who has been in excellent form since stepping in for the injured Ben White at right-back.
According to Arsenal Media, Timber’s yellow card during the game against Brentford was his fifth of the season, triggering an automatic one-match suspension. This development is a significant blow, as Timber’s consistent performances in recent weeks have been vital to Arsenal’s defensive stability.
Adding to the Gunners’ concerns, Gabriel Jesus is now walking a disciplinary tightrope. The Brazilian forward has accumulated four yellow cards, meaning one more booking would see him suspended for a match, further complicating Arsenal’s squad dynamics during this critical phase of the season.
Timber’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, as he has been instrumental in both defence and Arsenal’s build-up play. Arteta will need to find an effective replacement to maintain the team’s momentum against a dangerous Brighton side.
While Timber’s suspension is a setback, Arsenal will be determined to overcome this challenge and secure the vital three points to keep their title hopes alive.
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The one match suspension for amassing 5 yellow cards finished after the first 19 games. From now until, and including the 32nd game, any player who receives their 10th yellow will serve a 2 match ban. So Jesus will be ok for a while.
After the 19th game, it takes a player having 10 yellow cards by the 32nd game before a player is suspended and then the suspension would be for 2 games. Thus, Jesus is safe unless he accumulates another 6 yellow cards prior to the 33rd game.
Timber’s absence will certainly be felt, he is in great form of late. Probably Arteta will play Calafiori on the right with either Tierney or Lewis Skelly on the left. Hopefully, Jesus does not pick up another booking in the near future, he too is in really great form and very crucial to the Arsenal cause.
The absence of White and Tomi will probably lead to Partey being used at RB where he is likely to be faced with the dangerous Mitoma.Rice will return as DM to be supported by Odegaard and either Merino or Havertz.The loss of Partey in midfield is a blow as Brighton have a number of talented operators in that area including Carlos Baleba.
I can understand yellow cards for tackles and professional fouls—it’s what players do—but for taking too long for a throw-in, how seriously unprofessional is that? Timber will surely start accumulating his next batch when he returns after the game against BHA.
Excellent points there Jax.
White took eons to take a throw in. Ridiculous and it lets the team down
Does Jover coach the throw-ins Sue? You’d have expected that by now players would quickly get into position for a throw, but other than someone waiting on the goal line there doesn’t seem to be a tactic, and Lewis-Skelley looks bewildered when taking one.
Well as reported by others, getting yellow cards which then result in a suspension is daft … if not plain gormless.
I’d like to think Arteta isn’t sanctioning it as this particular absence could prove to be costly tomorrow
Our throw-ins have been very annoying for a couple seasons now and honestly dont mind us getting punished for taking too long. Timewasting is no good for anyone and I have a feeling the players are intentionally told to do this in training. Now we have to suffer the consequences and have Partey at RB…. AGAIN.
With there being enough ways to get yellow cards, to get one for slow taking of throw-ins is just pure stupidity.
If the player’s are being told to do this, then the manager has to be held accountable when said player is suspended.
All these silly little messing with the rules just makes me cringe at times.
Another one is the Ball just on the edge of the quadrant when taking a corner. Does the corner taker really believe that it gives him more of an advantage. For years players have managed corners in the quadrant perfectly well. But I guess it’s the latest fad.
For me it’s not the RBs fault, it’s the lack of movement by the other players that has resulted in yellow cards for time wasting.