For the first time since 23 April 2024, Ben White found the back of the net against Chelsea, and his celebration speaks volumes about his stance on leaving Arsenal in January.
The Arsenal defender opened the scoring in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge as he managed to time his run to have a clear header from a corner.
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The Gunners’ players wildly celebrated in front of the home supporters, and it was so clear that his teammates were delighted for him.
Meanwhile, the player himself could not contain his delight at having scored his first goal for the North London club in almost two years.
Ben White’s celebration
Ben White’s passionate celebration during Chelsea versus Arsenal suggests that he is happier than ever in North London.
White has been linked with an exit from Arsenal, given the fact that he is no longer a regular under Mikel Arteta.
With the January window open, White has been targeted by Everton and other Premier League clubs, who would love the chance to sign the 28-year-old.
But every time the former Brighton star has featured this season, he’s rarely put a foot wrong, and once again against Chelsea, he proved his importance to Arteta’s squad.
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Arsenal’s manager should be well aware of the importance of having such a strong squad, and having White as an understudy to Jurrien Timber is making the team seriously strong.
Andrea Berta would be making a grave mistake selling White, and the North London club should hold out until the summer to eventually move him on.
The only issue Arsenal could face is that White is back in contention for England, and potentially, he could push to leave in search of more minutes to boost his chances.
Arsenal’s incredible set-piece record this season
Arsenal fans sing, ‘Set-piece ole, ole’ for a reason, and that is because they have now scored 23 times from these situations this season.
Arteta’s team have become almost unstoppable from set-pieces, and they are starting to feel almost like a spot kick from 12 yards.
Gabriel Magalhaes is often the one to get on the end of them, but goals from White and two from Gabriel Martinelli against Portsmouth prove it’s more than just one man.
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