Arsenal Defender Ben White Undergoes Knee Surgery

Arsenal defender Ben White has undergone knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, marking a significant injury setback for the club as they trail league leaders Liverpool by nine points. White has been managing joint issues for months, which led to his absence from several matches, including a precautionary benching during a recent loss to Newcastle. His injury compounds existing problems for manager Mikel Arteta, who is also dealing with injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. Arteta had hoped for an end to the injury woes but has now faced a 'nightmare' scenario with multiple players sidelined. Despite the setback, Arsenal has some defensive options available, including Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who are expected to return soon. The loss of White, a crucial player since his arrival, poses a challenge for Arsenal's title aspirations this season.