Overview

• Squawka data shows Timber has created eight chances from open play, the most of any Arsenal player and any Premier League full-back so far this season.
• He leads full-backs for touches in the opposition box with 24 and ranks fourth for total touches with 408, and he is the only full-back to have won a league penalty to this point.
• Arsenal have begun discussions over a contract extension beyond 2028, with Arteta praising Timber’s comeback and expressing a desire to keep him long term.
• The 24-year-old has scored twice in the league opener against Leeds, added an assist, and won a penalty versus West Ham, contributing as Arsenal sit top after seven matches.
• Pundits have highlighted his form, with Adrian Clarke calling him a nightmare to face and other analysts lauding recent displays, while some coverage suggests he could be a Player of the Season contender if this level continues.