Arsenal is set to continue their pursuit of the Premier League title this weekend as they face AFC Bournemouth, aiming to secure another victory.

The Gunners, who are currently leading the pack at the top of the table, are set to face the Cherries at the Emirates Stadium. They are aiming to extend their lead and go four points ahead of Manchester City, who will be playing against Wolves.

Arsenal must do everything in their power to maintain the pressure on City, despite Pep Guardiola’s team having a game in hand. Luckily for Mikel Arteta’s team, they may have the opportunity to have one of their new players return this weekend.

Jurrien TimberTimber endured a significant setback during the Premier League season opener against Nottingham Forest, as he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament ιnjury. This unfortunate incident caused him to miss a substantial portion of the season. The 22-year-old defender has recently made a comeback, putting in a solid performance for the under-21s over the weekend.

He played a crucial role in the young Gunners’ impressive 2-0 victory against Liverpool, showcasing his determination to recover from ιnjury. At long last, after being out of action for almost nine months, Timber might have the opportunity to rejoin the first team in the match against Bournemouth – although it’s doubtful that he will start.

On the latest edition of Frimmy’s Colney Carpool, Timber was the guest who joined the defender for a friendly ride after training. When asked about the intensity of the session, Timber quickly responded with a resounding “Heavy, heavy, heavy.” Given the way his workload has been carefully handled in recent weeks, Timber’s positive response strongly indicates that he will be making a comeback soon.

In a video posted on Arsenal’s official website, Timber discussed his journey to recovery from the ιnjury. “Things are progressing positively, to be honest, but it simply requires time and patience,” he said. “Despite the positive progress, I must approach everything methodically and gradually.”

Knee ιnjury reported.

Addressing the media before the highly anticipated north London derby, Arteta mentioned the need to finalize a decision after the upcoming training session. He’s on the verge, it might be a bit premature, but he’s almost there now.Reiss Nelson Nelson was not included in the squad for the match against Tottenham over the weekend. It’s unclear why the 24-year-old winger was excluded from the team, even though he had participated in first-team training the day before.

He has managed to avoid any injuries this season, which is a great improvement from last year when he missed several months due to a thigh problem. During the period from December 2022 to February 2023, Nelson was absent for a total of nine games for Arsenal.

No injuries reported.

During a press conference in early April, Arteta highlighted the progress of Reiss as an example. One of his most memorable moments at Arsenal was when he had the opportunity to play for a few minutes and made a significant impact. It was undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable days of his career as an Arsenal player.

“It doesn’t matter if he began the game or entered as a substitute. There are numerous instances in global sports where players have made a significant impact. Occasionally, a single moment can completely alter the trajectory of a football club. You don’t need a full 100 minutes to enjoy a game of football.