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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Summary

Arsenal’s defender Jurrien Timber is ready to play in Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris St-Germain after recovering from a groin injury. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, said the team aims to win a second trophy this season and is confident in their chances against the defending champions.

Key Facts

  • Jurrien Timber, a Dutch right-back, has not played since March due to a groin injury but is now fit to start the final.
  • Arsenal’s usual alternative, Ben White, is out with a knee ligament injury, so others like Cristhian Mosquera and midfielders have filled in.
  • Noni Madueke, who had a hamstring issue last weekend, is available for the final.
  • Arsenal recently won their first Premier League title in 22 years and now want to add the Champions League trophy.
  • Paris St-Germain (PSG) are favorites and the defending Champions League winners, having beaten Arsenal in last year’s semi-final.
  • The final will take place in Budapest at the Puskas Arena, which holds 61,400 people.
  • About 85,000 visitors are expected in Budapest over the weekend, with 3,950 police officers on duty.
  • A fan zone is set up at Heroes’ Square for fans without tickets to watch the match.
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