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Arsenal defender Urien Timber is set to make his first start in the Premier League against Brighton.
The Netherlands international has been battling a groin problem since the start of the year, which was one of the reasons he was withdrawn from this summer’s World Cup squad.
Timber also did not take part in pre-season, having only recently made his first appearance for the club this season. He came on as a substitute Ben white Last weekend away to Sunderland.
The Dutchman did not feature in midweek’s Carabao Cup tie against Ipswich Town as a precautionary measure, but he looks ready to make his first start away at Brighton.
Previously, under the leadership of the head coach, Timber was the undisputed right back of the Gunners. Mikel Arteta and have the opportunity to Ben whitewho is currently out with a groin problem.
