Mikel Arteta must drop 24yo Arsenal star vs Tottenham

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must consider dropping right-back Jurrien Timber for the Premier League derby against Tottenham Hotspur on the road on Sunday evening.

The north London giants have drawn their last two league matches and need to make amends with a victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ahead of the encounter, Arteta needs to make a big decision at right-back after a dreadful showing from Timber against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 24-year-old looked out of sorts particularly in the second half of the 2-2 draw. Overall, he lost possession on 18 occasions and did not complete a cross.

The Dutchman was guilty of gifting possession regularly in the closing stages which invited pressure and eventually a dramatic equaliser for Wolves.

In our view, Ben White should be reinstated in the right-back role ahead of Timber for the north London derby. It remains to be seen whether Arteta does so.

Gabriel Martinelli could likewise be replaced on the left wing. Leandro Trossard is a frontrunner to start due to his impressive record against Tottenham.

The Belgian has five goal involvements against Spurs.