J.Timber (ARS, Defender, £5.9m)

Verdict: BUY

J. Timber is fully available and in strong form, making him an excellent defensive acquisition for Arsenal ahead of a favourable fixture run.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: Timber is fully fit and available for selection, with no injury news reported. He appears to be a nailed-on starter in the Arsenal backline.
Recent Performance: He's just delivered a fantastic 11-point haul in Gameweek 7, bagging an assist and a clean sheet. His form of 4.7 and 6.9 points per game highlight his potential for consistent returns, including two goals and two assists already this season.
Upcoming Fixtures: Arsenal face Fulham (A), Crystal Palace (H), and Burnley (A) in their next three. This is a promising run, particularly the Burnley away fixture, offering strong clean sheet potential and opportunities for attacking returns.
Underlying Stats: Timber's ICT Index of 49.8, coupled with solid influence (191.0) and threat (183.0), indicates his involvement across the pitch. He's not just a clean sheet merchant; he's showing genuine attacking upside.

Risks

While currently nailed, Arsenal's defence can sometimes be prone to lapses. At £5.9m, he's a significant investment, and any rotation in a busy schedule could be a minor concern, though he seems secure for now.

Alternative Options

Gabriel (ARS, £5.0m): A cheaper route into the Arsenal defence if you're solely chasing clean sheets, though with less attacking threat.
Saliba (ARS, £5.5m): Another solid Arsenal option, slightly cheaper, offering similar clean sheet potential.

The Strategic Play

J. Timber is looking like a fantastic differential at 18.6% ownership. His recent haul and Arsenal's upcoming fixtures make him a prime target for managers looking to strengthen their backline. Bring him in now to capitalise on his form and the favourable schedule; he looks like a strong long-term hold.

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