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Timber Fit, White Out, Arsenal Seek First CL Trophy.

5/30/2026

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Summary

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Mikel Arteta confirmed Jurriën Timber is fit to start the Champions League final in Budapest.
Arteta said winger Noni Madueke and goalkeeper David Raya are available despite recent injury concerns.
Ben White remains out after a knee injury suffered in May.
Arsenal, Premier League champions, will seek their first Champions League trophy against Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena on Saturday.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal reached the UEFA Champions League final on 17 May 2006, losing 2–1 to Barcelona at Stade de France after goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was sent off. The competition featured 74 teams from 49 associations. In 2024, manager Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, with players such as Jurriën Timber and Noni Madueke, seek to win their first European trophy since that 2006 defeat.

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Story summary

Mikel Arteta confirmed Jurriën Timber is fit to start the Champions League final in Budapest.
Arteta said winger Noni Madueke and goalkeeper David Raya are available despite recent injury concerns.
Ben White remains out after a knee injury suffered in May.
Arsenal, Premier League champions, will seek their first Champions League trophy against Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena on Saturday.

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