Timber, Saliba Out as Arsenal Secure Second Place

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has undergone ankle surgery and will miss the club's final Premier League match of the season against Southampton, with manager Mikel Arteta confirming an expected absence of several weeks. Timber, who returned from an ACL injury to make 48 appearances this season, has been praised for his resilience. Centre-back William Saliba will also be out for several weeks following a hamstring injury sustained during his 100th Premier League appearance. Despite these injuries, Arsenal have already secured Champions League qualification and are set to finish second in the league, needing only a draw at Southampton to guarantee the spot. Timber's absence adds to a growing list of Arsenal players requiring surgery this season. The Netherlands national team is monitoring Timber's recovery ahead of World Cup qualifiers in June.