Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has described Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber as the best full-back in the Premier League, adding that only Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal surpasses him on the global stage.
Timber, who joined Arsenal from Ajax for around £38.5 million two years ago, endured a difficult start to life in England after suffering an ACL injury in his debut season. However, the Dutch international bounced back impressively, making 48 appearances across all competitions last season and emerging as one of Mikel Arteta’s key players in the current campaign.
Speaking during an interview, Neville praised Timber’s consistency and all-round ability, noting that his versatility has set him apart from his peers in England’s top flight.
“What I was thinking last night watching Arsenal, I was watching Lewis-Skelly, obviously Timber played, you’ve got Ben White and Calafiori, I thought all Arsenal’s full-backs are better than Liverpool’s, all four of them, that’s a big problem for Liverpool,” Neville said.
“Timber is the best full-back in the league at the moment.
I think Timber is almost, in my mind, I would class as being… do you know the guy that plays for Real Madrid? Carvajal. For me, he’s the best. And I think Timber’s the nearest to him at the moment, I see, in terms of being able to do that bit and do that bit, do the forward bit well enough, but definitely cuts everything off down his side.”
Neville’s remarks come as Arsenal continue their strong push for the Premier League title, with Arteta’s side earning widespread praise for their balance, tactical discipline, and squad depth.
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