Arsenal secured their runners-up place in the Premier League.
Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Southampton meant that they pipped Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to second place.
Fans were delighted for Kieran Tierney after the defender opened the scoring on his final appearance for the club.
Martin Odegaard fired a late winner from the bench to end the season with three points for Mikel Arteta but the Gunners would have been smiling at the performance of another Arsenal player who looked back to his best after a difficult campaign.
Ben White’s match statistics v Southampton
Ben White impressed during Arsenal’s victory over Southampton as he continues to recover from knee surgery that kept him out for most of the season.
The defender was back to his best in terms of his marauding overlapping runs and provided an assist for Tierney’s opening goal.
| Southampton v Arsenal match statistics | Ben White |
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Tackles won | 2 |
| Pass completion | 90% |
| Long ball accuracy | 100% |
| Key passes | 2 |
Thomas Tuchel explained White’s England absence as the 27-year-old missed out on the latest squad but has been told he is very much part of future plans.
White now has a summer to rest and reinvigorate ahead of what will be a decisive season for the club next campaign.
Arsenal fans impressed with Ben White’s display
White’s future at Arsenal has been questioned following his inability to dislodge Jurrien Timber from the right back position but this latest display has shown that he should be going nowhere this summer.
Timber’s injury is a chance for White to prove in pre-season that he can offer something different from the right flank and demonstrated that in the win over Southampton with his attacking option.
Fans were impressed with the showing from the 27-year-old and Arteta will be hoping his partnership with Bukayo Saka will blossom once again next season.
It has been a frustrating campaign for the Gunners and for White personally but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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