Double Injury Boost for Arsenal Ahead of Girona Friendly

Arsenal have received a double injury boost ahead of their pre-season friendly against Girona, as Ben White and Jurrien Timber have both been pictured boarding the plane to Spain.

What Happened?

Ben White and Jurrien Timber have both been pictured boarding the plane to Girona, Spain, ahead of the pre-season friendly. The duo has been recovering from injuries and are now set to return to action.

Why It Matters for Arsenal

The return of White and Timber is a significant boost for Arsenal ahead of the new season. The duo has been instrumental in the team's success in recent years, and their return will provide a much-needed lift to the squad.

What Comes Next?

Arsenal will now spend a few days in a warm-weather training camp in Spain before their exhibition game against Girona. The match is set to take place on August 1, and will provide a valuable opportunity for the team to test their tactics and players in a competitive environment.

In related news, Arsenal have already started their preparations for the new season, overcoming MK Dons 3-0 behind closed doors at London Colney on Saturday. New signing Christos Tzolis registered an assist in the match, which saw Reiss Nelson, Ethan Nwaneri, and 18-year-old academy striker Ceadach O'Neill find the back of the net.

As the team continues to prepare for the new season, they will be looking to build on their impressive performance against MK Dons. With the return of White and Timber, Arsenal will be hoping to make a strong start to the season and defend their Premier League title.

The team's recent form has been impressive, with a 5-game winning run and a 7-point lead at the top of the table. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on May 24, and they have been in excellent form, scoring 71 goals and conceding 27.

Arsenal will now face Chelsea at home on September 6, and will be looking to continue their winning streak. With the return of White and Timber, the team will be confident of making a strong start to the season and defending their title.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW.