London, May 14 -- Mikel Arteta has said that Jurrien Timber is doing "everything he can" to be fit for the climax of Arsenal's run-in.

The full-back has not featured for the Gunners since coming off in the first half of their 2-0 win over Everton in March.

The right-back position is now a problem area for Mikel Arteta as alongside Timber, Ben White has also been ruled out for the season with a knee ligament injury.

Timber has been spotted around the squad before the games against Atletico Madrid and West Ham last week as he tried to come back in time for Arsenal's title push and the Champions League final, according to BBC Sport"He wanted to be very close to the team," Arteta said of Timber's presence despite not being in the squad.

"He...