A 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace moved Arsenal four points clear of Bournemouth and six ahead of Manchester City. "It's good to stay neutral, not to get too high," Timber said. "It's still early in the season, and we just have to keep getting better game by game."
Arsenal's form has been built on defensive solidity, with five consecutive clean sheets and only three goals conceded in 13 matches across all competitions. Timber credited that record to collective effort: "Everyone plays a part in it. It's a good foundation to build on."
The Dutch defender has impressed since returning from a long-term knee injury that sidelined him for most of last season. According to FBref, he leads the squad in passes into the penalty area and tackles attempted, and ranks among the Premier League's top defenders for ball recoveries.
Manager Mikel Arteta has described Timber as "phenomenal" and views him as central to Arsenal's title ambitions. Timber, whose contract runs until 2028, said the focus remains on consistency: "We just have to keep improving and stay grounded - if we do that, it could turn into something beautiful."
Arsenal will look to extend their winning run to eight matches when they host Brighton in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night, but Mikel Arteta is expected to make major changes to his starting line-up.
Pep Guardiola has insisted that Manchester City are not panicking despite falling six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday saw them move four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was at the heart of his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, earning high praise from head coach Regis Le Bris.
