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Simon Collings

Arsenal handed new defensive fitness boost for Fulham clash

Fitness boost: Mikel Arteta will have two of his most important Arsenal defenders ready to face Fulham in the Premier League - (Action Images via Reuters)

Jurrien Timber is expected to be fit when Arsenal return to Premier League action against Fulham after the international break.

Timber was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad ahead of the decisive second leg of their Nations League quarter-final tie against Spain on Sunday night due to illness.

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