NO fewer than 11 Arsenal players withdrew from international duty during the latest break. For comparison, no other Premier League side called back more than two players. The first thing to note

Jurrien Timber is relishing the challenge of pursuing silverware with Arsenal since the beginning of this season. The defender has become an integral figure at the Emirates in recent campaigns and

Arsenal injury update: William Saliba, Eberechi Eze, Jurrien Timber latest return dates - Three players have withdrawn from international duty

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal are "fully supportive" of players representing their countries and defended the club's relations with international managers following a spate of withdrawals.

The Gunners have seen a host of their international players return to the club due to injury problems.

With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious?

Jurriën Timber insists Arsenal will address the anxiety problems which are threatening to derail their Premier League title bid. Arsenal closed out a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to restore their five-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinals