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Jurrien Timber has made 24 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season Jurrien Timber says Arsenal can "change the narrative" of their season if they beat PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League last 16 tie. The Gunners have suffered injuries to several of their key attackers with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus ruled out for the season, while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have hamstring injuries to keep them on the sidelines. Arsenal have failed to score in their last two matches and fallen 13 points behind leaders Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. However, they were one of the standout sides in the Champions League group phase, finishing third on 19 points and only conceding three goals. Before Tuesday's first leg at PSV's Philips Stadium, Dutch defender Timber said: "I think the motivation is there and it's an amazing league to play in. 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. " Timber has played 36 times for Arsenal this season after only making two Premier League appearances in the last campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on the opening day. And the 23-year-old does not think his side need to do anything complicated to get the good feeling back. "I think we have so much quality in our group, 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, " added Timber. "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. " Without their first-choice forwards, Arsenal have been criticised for their recent performances, but Timber remains excited for the challenge of taking on PSV. "I don't think of it as a negative, but we have been through a lot - especially in the last couple of weeks, " said the former Ajax player. "But what I said is I think it is a challenge for us and we just have to take it. Tomorrow is beautiful game to show that - and we will definitely show that tomorrow. " Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Get Arsenal news sent straight to your phone FA Cup fifth round: Nottingham Forest and Ipswich into extra time Vinicius Jr wants new Real deal amid Saudi interest Eight-second goalkeeper rule - what happens next? The new, extended trailer for Doctor Who Season 2 The Doctor and Belinda take one hell of a journey home. Watch 12 April on BBC i Player The world's longest kiss In 2013, a Thai couple locked lips for 58 hours and 35 minutes in a world record attempt Mark Kermode explores the films that win awards Is it the subject matter or its treatment that is the key to beating your rivals? Frank Cottrell-Boyce chooses his favourite tracks Including music from The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips and Loyle Carner Eight second goalkeeper rule - what happens next and what our experts think 'No help' & 'no confidence' - What is behind Hojlund's goal drought? The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out Everything in their favour. .. are India unbeatable at Champions Trophy? Has Las Vegas been a success for rugby league? 'It's changed football for me' - Life as a Fantasy Football contender 'We love crusty old golfers but we want them to be a bit more progressive' 'Time for female IOC president' - Coventry eyes historic role 'He just lost it' - how costly will Cunha's red card prove? I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney Like being in a washing machine - England's tough night in Vegas Why did Bournemouth VAR check take eight minutes? 'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here' Mc Laren impressive and Hamilton positive - F1 testing analysis 'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta. Video'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta 'More a procession than a race' - when could Liverpool seal title? England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone 'We lacked spark' - strikers who could be 'final piece of Arsenal jigsaw' Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home? Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.