Gary Lineker Praises Arsenal Star
Gary Lineker expressed strong admiration for an Arsenal player who has impressed him this season. After matchday ten, Lineker’s confidence in Arsenal winning the Premier League has grown.
Arsenal’s Defensive Strength
The Gunners maintained their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League clean sheet. This defensive resilience highlights the impressive structure Mikel Arteta has built.
Jurrien Timber’s Impact
While Gabriel Magalhaes played a key role against Burnley, Lineker was particularly impressed by Jurrien Timber, another defender in Arsenal’s back four.
“They’ve got incredible depth at the moment. But Jurrien Timber, I think he’s a truly exceptional footballer,” said Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast.
Gary Neville also regards Timber as one of the world’s best in his position, a view Lineker appears to share. Timber has excelled for both club and country, flourishing as Arteta’s chosen right-back.
Summary
Gary Lineker praises Jurrien Timber as a standout Arsenal defender, highlighting the team’s strong depth and defensive solidity under Arteta this season.