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Full-back Timber was absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday, and Mikel Arteta has now confirmed the Dutchman has undergone ankle surgery .

John: Both sides were dreadful. Newcastle had the majority of the chances in the first half with a depleted squad. Isak, despite misfiring of late, would have been far more of a threat than past-it Wilson. Arsenal were poor too, though. A dull watch all round.

Liverpool and Arsenal would both love to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United this summer. The Sweden international has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season, and he played a huge part in helping the Magpies win the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal's win over Newcastle all but confirms second place, but another trophyless season is taking its tolll.

Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ‘loves’ Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, while the Gunners are ‘interested’ in Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to reports. The Gunners could not lift their first major trophy since the FA Cup in 2020 this season with Arteta failing to deliver on the club’s targets.