Jurrien Timber urges Arsenal to 'change the narrative' in UEFA Champions League clash with PSV - 'Beautiful challenge'

Arsenal face PSV in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on Tuesday night, and defender Jurrien Timber has issued a rallying cry to his team-mates after a difficult week in the Premier League. The Gunners lost to West Ham and drew with Nottingham Forest to lose further ground on runaway leaders Liverpool, making success in the Champions League even more of a priority.

Timber says Arsenal aiming to 'change the narrative' against PSV

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Jurrien Timber has described Arsenal's upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with PSV as a "beautiful challenge".

The Gunners travel to the Netherlands for the first leg of the tie on Tuesday night, looking to bounce back from two disappointing results in the Premier League.

With their chance of domestic silverware now increasingly slim, Arsenal's best chance of a trophy is the Champions League.

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And defender Timber has insisted a strong performance against PSV could "change the narrative" around the club after a difficult period.

"I think the motivation is there and it's an amazing league to play in," he said. "I think we showed as well in the group stages that we did really well and we have a good team.

"I think tomorrow is a beautiful game to change the narrative and to win."

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Arsenal have been hindered by injuries to several attacking players in recent weeks, with Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli all out of action.

But Timber has insisted the key to success against PSV is a front-foot display.

"I think we have so much quality in our group," he added. "Of course we have a lot of injuries, especially up front, but it's a beautiful challenge for us to put our front players - or anyone - to score goals and hopefully we can show that.

"We have to score tomorrow, we have to win and in the Champions League you only have two games, so you don't get second chances. So we have to go for it in this game."

Asked about Arsenal's recent struggles, the Dutchman added: "I don't think of it as a negative, but we have been through a lot - especially in the last couple of weeks.

"But what I said is I think it is a challenge for us and we just have to take it. Tomorrow is a beautiful game to show that - and we will definitely show that tomorrow."

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