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Arteta explains Timber Arsenal start

Arteta explains Timber Arsenal start
Arteta explains Timber Arsenal startAction Plus
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has handed Jurrien Timber a start today against Aston Villa.

It's Timber's first start since his knee injury suffered in the opening game of last season.

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Arteta explained before kickoff: "He was very happy with the news, it’s been a year since he’s started a Premier League match.

“He’s worked so hard, looked so good and has the opportunity today.

“A lot of qualities and he fits really well for the game we have to play here.”