Arsenal fans now all saying same thing about 'below par' £50m man after Villa defeat

After a tough evening against Aston Villa yesterday, Arsenal fans have been left particularly disappointed with one performance.

With Mikel Arteta sat in the stands, his Arsenal side started slow and quickly found themselves behind to a John McGinn goal.

And when reviewing the game, journalist Kaya Kaynak thought Ben White was at fault, allowing the Villa man to turn far too easily.

Moreover, having shared his thoughts on X, many fans agreed.

Ben White recently returned to the side after Takehiro Tomiaysu was injured – someone who was thriving in a rare extended run of starts.

And with White now back in team, many fans have been worried about his form.

One fan said: “Totally agree, he’s gone off the ball compared to last season. Stood off Newcastle for their goal too.”

Another remarked: “Hope it’s a fitness thing with Ben because he’s looked well off it since he came back into the side.”

Arsenal fans disappointed with Ben White’s showing against Aston Villa

Although this concern is probably fair after a poor performance, White has been a stalwart of Arsenal’s success.

Since signing for £50m the defender has rarely put a foot wrong, whilst often playing out of position as well.

And Arsenal fans should be patient with White after his Villa display, he still does have a lot more to come.

Perhaps he is still slightly lagging behind with his fitness despite Mikel Arteta recently suggesting otherwise.

And therefore there may be a surprise appearance for Cedric Soares on the cards when Arsenal travel to PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

Arteta will surely make a host of changes with qualification already secured and a busy festive period ahead.

Although they will now be turning their focus to the games ahead, one or two still may feel aggrieved by yesterday’s result.