{"id":913028,"date":"2026-06-15T16:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T21:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/arsenal-injury-suspension-list-and-return-dates-for-west-ham-united-jurrien-timber-mikel-merino-latest\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T21:15:14","slug":"arsenal-injury-suspension-list-and-return-dates-for-west-ham-united-jurrien-timber-mikel-merino-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/arsenal-injury-suspension-list-and-return-dates-for-west-ham-united-jurrien-timber-mikel-merino-latest\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for West Ham United: Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino latest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal<\/a> look to take another significant step towards securing their first Premier League title in 22 years when they make the short trip across the capital to face relegation-threatened West Ham United<\/a> in Sunday\u2019s London derby.<\/p>\n

The past week has brought plenty of delight for the Gunners faithful, who watched their side deliver arguably their most convincing display in recent outings by brushing aside Fulham 3-0<\/strong><\/a> at the Emirates Stadium last Saturday, two days before second-placed Manchester City surrendered points away to Everton<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those outcomes have moved Arsenal five points clear atop the Premier League table<\/strong><\/a>, although the Cityzens still hold a game in hand and will take on Brentford a day before the North London outfit face West Ham.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s side head into this fixture in buoyant mood after booking their first Champions League final in 20 years with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid<\/strong><\/a> on Tuesday, courtesy of Bukayo Saka<\/a>\u2019s rebound finish shortly before the break.<\/p>\n

That match also saw club captain Martin Odegaard return from a brief absence with a second-half substitute appearance, while Kai Havertz was named among the replacements after sitting out the previous two fixtures through injury, although some members of the squad are still working their way back to full fitness.<\/p>\n

Here, Sports Mole <\/strong>rounds up Arsenal\u2019s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham, who arrive on the back of a 3-0 defeat away to Brentford<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jurrien Timber<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Iconsport \/ Rene Nijhuis \/ Alamy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Out<\/p>\n

Type of injury:<\/strong>\u00a0Groin<\/p>\n

Possible return date:<\/strong>\u00a0May 18 (vs. Burnley)<\/p>\n

Jurrien Timber has missed Arsenal\u2019s last 11 matches since limping off against Everton in mid-March, and supporters have been eagerly anticipating the defender\u2019s return in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

Arteta has recently admitted there remains uncertainty surrounding the Dutchman\u2019s recovery, meaning Sunday\u2019s encounter at the London Stadium could arrive too soon for him, although there is optimism Timber will feature again before the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n

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Mikel Merino<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Imago \/ Marco Canoniero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Out<\/p>\n

Type of injury:<\/strong> Foot<\/p>\n

Possible return date:<\/strong>\u00a0May 24 (vs. Crystal Palace)<\/p>\n

Mikel Merino has been sidelined since late January with a foot problem that required surgery, although the Spaniard may not be far from a comeback after recent reports suggested he has resumed training on grass.<\/p>\n

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ARSENAL’S SUSPENSION LIST<\/h2>\n

Arsenal have no players suspended for this game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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