A player quickly capturing the minds of the Arsenal fans…Jurrien Timber. His goal put Arsenal 1-0 up in their 2-0 win against Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United on Wednesday, but today’s video digs much deeper than that, providing an analysis of just why Timber is so influential to Mikel Arteta’s side. Could he be the Gunners’ most underrated player? And help Arsenal to the 2024/25 Premier League title?

I start with a tactical analysis of Timber’s role in Arsenal’s build-up, and how he interacts with the likes of Riccardo Calafiori, William Saliba, Thomas Partey, and David Raya. Then discuss how he is the catalyst for Mikel Arteta’s new tactics behind his fluid Arsenal, before moving on to his contributions in the final third, and his place amidst the right-hand-side dynamics of Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard, and also Kai Havertz.

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41 Comments

  1. Just watched the intro and I realise now why you have set yourself apart from other creators, Harvey. It’s not just the analysis, it’s the story telling. The transmission metaphor was poignant and well thought out, and set up the detail of the rest of the video phenomenally.

    Unreal YouTuber.

  2. Harvey Graiton's channel is a must-watch for Arsenal fans, offering calm, articulate, and insightful analysis that breaks down the game brilliantly. Jurrien Timber is a highly talented player whose versatility makes him a great option for a DM role under Arteta. A true gem for Arsenal!

  3. Top vid Harvey,seems like we’ve gotten into our rhythm massive win especially with Liverpool dropping points,Timber is amazing him,saliba,rice particularly stood out vs united,his stature is of a Short CB however he’s light on his feet like a fullback,he’s so willing to go 1vs1 and makes it look easy both offensively and defensively.

    I really like him and salibas connection that’s forming,we’ve spoke about salibas capacity in the past to step into midfield and timber allows him to excel at it.I will say Ben white is still very useful more of a passer especially long range & there will be games that are more suited to him,pleasure to have both.

  4. Timber is making saka and odegaard to thrive well cus he is also a commander so at times he moves pressure away from the two front guys and create spaces. No allowing saka or odegaard to do the work every time like b. White would do. For instance the against Fulham which we will play nxt 2mrw. Last season, the marked those guys out and then we had no solution but with timber everyone will thrive well.

  5. You recorded in HDR, you need to convert it to Rec. 709 colourspace (normal videos' colours). Or you can upload to YouTube HDR but not sure how that works, I've seen HDR videos on youtube though.

  6. seeing how good timber is this season makes me so sad that he was injured all last season. i definitely think we would have picked up a few more points with him in the team :') good video and i liked the transmitting radio example!

  7. What really shocks me about timber is that he's already out best 1v1 fullback. And his chance creation (b -tec TAA lvl which is amazing)

    Timber is 2nd best RB itw super player🤩

    Ps i need to see a Saka, nwaneri and Timber RHS that would be so dynamic

  8. Want to double down on the fact that this is in no way a White dismissal, far from it. Not only can the lake coexist (White vs Liverpool, Timber as a pure MF, etc), but Whites range as a QB gives us so much value, and will be required. We’ve got a roamer and a QB, we should only be celebrating that depth! (Plus Tomiyasu if he gets fit!😂)

    Arguably more pertinently, with the onus placed on our full backs, the responsibility, the all-actionness: we need both White and Timber; just as we need both Calafiori + another for LB. Minutes shared.

  9. Brother, you are good, good analysis and concepts. Just try to experiment with pacing & toning of your monologue. It can get very tiring to listen for 17 min straight.

    To be fair, I don't know how to do that but I feel this could help improve your content as technically you seem quite good.

  10. Jurrien is the perfect case example of why we absolutely HAVE to sign his twin. Quinten is a multifaceted CM as well, and the best part is? BOTH Timbers can play each other’s positions.

    Quinten can play across the back line as well as across the midfield, and so can Jurrien…

  11. i saw him vs barca in last years preseason before he got injured and im so happy he bounced back. his composure on the ball is amazing. defensively solid as well and could carry the ball one of my favorite players in this team

  12. The excitement of creating a great video about Timber messes Harvey's face. 😊. Great storytelling Harvey the great. Timber is unbelievably so special. He is the difference maker of this team.
    Btw, I am still waiting for Arteta to give Saliba a license to drive forward. Saw a glimpse during Utd match. Didn't you?

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