Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been compelled to alter his starting XI for the high-octane fixture against Manchester City, drafting in Riccardo Calafiori in place of Ben White.
The Italian defensive sensation is set to make his inaugural Premier League debut for the Gunners, consigning White to the bench for the first time since May 2022, interrupting his streak of starts when fit.
Speaking on the selection change, Arteta disclosed: "It was a little bit forced [to drop Ben White and start Riccardo Calafiori], but we are ok. "We've done it with different players, but we have full belief in the players we have. It gives us something different."
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Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard.
Subs: Neto, White, Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Kacurri, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.
Man City: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Bernardo, Savinho, Doku, Haaland
Subs: Ortega, Carson, Stones, Kovacic, Grealish, Nunes, Foden, Lewis, McAtee
Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
Why Ben White is on the bench for Arsenal vs Manchester City
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