Former Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ruud Gullit believes an Arsenal star is probably the greatest players in the entire of the Premier League.<\/p>\n
The Gunners, bidding to turn out to be Premier League champions for the primary time since 2004, are currently nine points clear of second-placed Manchester City \u2013 albeit having played one game more.<\/p>\n
Certainly one of the explanations behind Arsenal\u2019s success within the league this season has been their imperious defensive record, conceding just 22 goals in 31 matches.<\/p>\n
And right back Jurrien Timber has been an integral a part of the Arsenal rearguard effort, with the Dutchman singled out for particular praise by compatriot Gullit.<\/p>\n
\u2018One player I actually like at Arsenal is Jurrien Timber,\u2019 Gullit told Gambling Insider<\/a>. \u2018He could be very strong and appears convincing in every thing he does.<\/p>\n \u2018He’s a incredible player and considered one of the best within the division, which you might have to be to be an everyday starter in Arsenal\u2019s defence in the meanwhile.<\/p>\n \u2018I saw him within the youth teams at Ajax and he was at all times a great, strong player. I like the best way he plays.<\/p>\n \u2018He doesn\u2019t moan, he gets on together with his job and is an actual team player. In addition to that, he’s so clever tactically and talented technically.<\/p>\n \u2018He had an actual setback with that long-term injury when he first joined Arsenal, but he has bounced back from that and adapted to the Premier League so well.\u2019<\/p>\n Arsenal paid almost \u00a340m to sign Timber from Ajax in 2023 however the Netherlands international \u2013 who has missed the previous few weeks with a groin injury \u2013 has already gone a protracted technique to repaying that fee.<\/p>\n Gullit has also heaped praise on Arsenal summer signing Madueke, insisting he has been a \u2018really good signing\u2019 for Arteta.<\/p>\n Eyebrows were raised when Arsenal spent over \u00a350m to sign Madueke from London rivals Chelsea but Gullit has been impressed by the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n \u2018Noni Madueke is a great player, but he’s having to play second fiddle to Bukayo Saka when each players are fit,\u2019 Gullit added.<\/p>\n \u2018If each are fit, Madueke is on the bench. When he’s on the pitch, nonetheless, he could be very handy and at all times a giant threat, and I actually think one thing that stands out about him is how hard he works.<\/p>\n \u2018As much as I feel he’s dangerous on the ball, I feel it goes unnoticed how good he’s off it, helping the team. He’s doing well at Arsenal and has been a very good signing for them.\u2019<\/p>\n Arsenal will hope to proceed their march towards the Premier League title after they host Bournemouth on Saturday.<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Follow Metro Sport for the most recent news on ![\"Arsenal](\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2260545868.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=594\")
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