Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised defender Ben White for his exceptional attitude and performance after the Englishman was named Man of the Match. Speaking after the game, Arteta expressed delight at White’s recent progress and highlighted the importance of the defender’s renewed confidence and consistency.
“His attitude has been so positive, so good. When given the opportunity, you take it,” Arteta said, emphasising how White has responded impressively whenever called upon. The Arsenal boss has often spoken about the value of mentality and work ethic within his squad, and White’s resurgence appears to embody those standards.
Arteta further added that having White performing near his best will be crucial for Arsenal as they head into a demanding phase of the season. “I’m very happy that we have him back in the best version of himself as well. We’re going to need him because he’s a tremendous player,” he said.
White, who has operated primarily as a right-back under Arteta despite being naturally a central defender, has been a vital part of Arsenal’s structure since joining the club. His blend of composure, tactical versatility, and ball-playing ability has made him one of Arteta’s most trusted options in both defensive and build-up phases.
