Arsenal right-back Ben White was one of the best players on the pitch as the Gunners won 4-1 against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
As well as providing the assist for Bukayo Saka‘s first goal, the 25-year-old made three interceptions and recovered the ball six times, as he put in an outstanding all-round performance before being substituted with seven minutes to go.
Supporters on Twitter were keen to highlight White’s contribution, especially after he was snubbed for international duty by England manager Gareth Southgate last week:
So so underrated, warra player 😮💨
— Epidinemuri (@epidinemuri) March 19, 2023
BEST RB IN THE PREM
— jay ✰ (@cagiago_) March 19, 2023
Motm for me outstanding performance
— Robin (@AfcRobin) March 19, 2023
He’s a number 10 in a centreback’s body
— Nna Mmadu👨🏾🍼 (@_IKENNA_) March 19, 2023
And not good enough for England apparently 😏
— alex hurt (@alex_barry_hurt) March 19, 2023
Beninho junior white
— Chad AFC (@koolboy1993) March 19, 2023
Against Zaha…..This is just incredible
— Liam cooper (@victor3y3) March 19, 2023
@LewisJFraser hope you watched that masterclass mate. Southgate ain’t got a Danny
— Jack Harrison (@jackharrisonn) March 19, 2023
Nearly every player excelled themselves against Palace on Sunday, but White was a genuine candidate for man of the match.
The defender may have felt he had something to prove after missing out on an England call-up but, whatever the case may be, his display was integral to helping Arsenal increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points. He will be hoping to maintain his current level when the Gunners play their next match versus Leeds on Saturday week.
