Ben White Suffers Setback with Hamstring Injury in Arsenal’s Win Over Wolves

Arsenal Defender Forced Off Early

Ben White suffered a hamstring injury after being forced off during Arsenal’s dramatic 2–1 victory over Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. The right-back, making his fourth consecutive start, lasted just half an hour before signalling discomfort and leaving the pitch. White appeared to pull up during a recovery sprint as Wolves launched a counterattack, immediately reaching for the back of his leg.

Arteta’s Concerns Mount

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed immediate concern following the incident. “We don’t know, I think he felt something in his hamstring,” he told TNT Sports. “We’ll have to wait and see the extent of that injury so not good news in that sense.” The injury comes at a particularly challenging time for Arsenal, who have been battling numerous defensive issues this season.

White’s Road to Recovery

White had enjoyed his first Premier League start since the opening day of the season when he picked up a clean sheet, assist and the player of the match award in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Brentford. The defender had revealed he had a few issues with his knee that kept him sidelined for much of the campaign. Arteta noted that the moment White started gaining momentum, he had to play extensively because the club didn’t have any other solution.

Impact on Arsenal’s Defence

White’s setback adds to Arteta’s defensive concerns at a time when Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristian Mosquera are the only fit senior centre-backs available. Young player Myles Lewis-Skelly stepped in to replace White during the match. The defender’s unfortunate injury highlights Arsenal’s ongoing struggle with squad depth and the risks of overplaying returning players. As Arsenal continue their Premier League campaign, the extent of White’s absence could prove crucial in their pursuit of silverware this season.