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Former Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ruud Gullit (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Former Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ruud Gullit believes an Arsenal star is one of the best players in the whole of the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The Gunners, bidding to become Premier League champions for the first time since 2004, are currently nine points clear of second-placed Manchester City \u2013 albeit having played one game more.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons behind Arsenal\u2019s success in the league this season has been their imperious defensive record, conceding just 22 goals in 31 matches.<\/p>\n

And right back Jurrien Timber has been an integral part of the Arsenal rearguard effort, with the Dutchman singled out for particular praise by compatriot Gullit.<\/p>\n

\u2018One player I really like at Arsenal is Jurrien Timber,\u2019 Gullit told Gambling Insider<\/a>. \u2018He is very strong and looks convincing in everything he does.<\/p>\n

\u2018He is a fantastic player and one of the finest in the division, which you have to be to be a regular starter in Arsenal\u2019s defence at the moment.<\/p>\n

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Jurrien Timber has excelled at the Emirates (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I saw him in the youth teams at Ajax and he was always a good, strong player. I like the way he plays.<\/p>\n

\u2018He doesn\u2019t moan, he gets on with his job and is a real team player. As well as that, he is so clever tactically and talented technically.<\/p>\n

\u2018He had a real setback with that long-term injury when he first joined Arsenal, but he has bounced back from that and adapted to the Premier League so well.\u2019<\/p>\n

Arsenal paid almost \u00a340m to sign Timber from Ajax in 2023 but the Netherlands international \u2013 who has missed the last few weeks with a groin injury \u2013 has already gone a long way to repaying that fee.<\/p>\n

Gullit has also heaped praise on Arsenal summer signing Madueke, insisting he has been a \u2018really good signing\u2019 for Arteta.<\/p>\n

Eyebrows were raised when Arsenal spent over \u00a350m to sign Madueke from London rivals Chelsea but Gullit has been impressed by the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n

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Madueke swapped Chelsea for Arsenal last summer (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Noni Madueke is a good player, but he is having to play second fiddle to Bukayo Saka when both players are fit,\u2019 Gullit added.<\/p>\n

\u2018If both are fit, Madueke is on the bench. When he is on the pitch, however, he is very handy and always a big threat, and I actually think one thing that stands out about him is how hard he works.<\/p>\n

\u2018As much as I think he is dangerous on the ball, I think it goes unnoticed how good he is off it, helping the team. He is doing well at Arsenal and has been a really good signing for them.\u2019<\/p>\n

Arsenal will hope to continue their march towards the Premier League title when they host Bournemouth on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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