Arteta hails Guimaraes after Hull win

Arsenal’s 1‑0 victory over Hull City on Saturday, praised by Mikel Arteta, lifted the Premier League champions six points clear after Manchester City’s 3‑1 defeat at Nottingham Forest, with Martin Odegaard’s second‑half strike and Bruno Guimaraes’ midfield display captured by Getty and highlighted by GOAL.

Guimaraes, on his fourth Premier League start of the season, arrived in the summer for £75 million from Newcastle United.

Arteta said the Brazil international ‘is hitting serious levels now, but we can still take him to another level’.

He also lauded Noni Madueke for a lively display on the right after Bukayo Saka’s absence, noting the winger ‘earned the right to be there by training hard and changing his attitude’.

Timber’s mixed media ratings

The Standard gave the performance a 7, saying the partnership between Madueke and Timber still needs improvement.

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Sports Illustrated awarded Timber a 7.9, praising his overlapping runs that created chances.

Football London observed Timber was frequently on the attacking half, trying to disrupt Hull’s defence.

GOAL also scored Timber 7.9, highlighting his flawless positioning and the limited involvement of Oliver McBurnie.

The BBC was less impressed, rating Timber a 5 and stating he did not play his best.

Arsenal now look ahead to a decisive clash with Manchester City on 29 November.