Arteta plays down Timber fears after Ipswich absence

Arsenal fans feared the worst when Jurrien Timber missed the Ipswich win — but Mikel Arteta says it's just careful management.

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What happened. Jurrien Timber was left out of Arsenal's squad for Tuesday's 4-2 League Cup win over Ipswich Town, sparking concern among supporters given his recent return from a lengthy injury lay-off. Mikel Arteta dismissed fears of a fresh setback and explained the decision ahead of the Brighton game.

• Arteta insisted the absence was about managing Timber carefully, not a new injury.
• Timber had only recently come back from a long spell out.
• Arteta spoke ahead of Arsenal's upcoming Brighton fixture.

“We need to look after him”

— Mikel Arteta

Arteta's update eases fears over Timber's fitness as Arsenal prepare for Brighton.

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