Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Ben White's Absence from Starting XI
Ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, manager Mikel Arteta addressed the decision to place defender Ben White on the bench.
Arteta explained, “It was a little bit forced, but we are okay. We’ve done it with different players, and we have full belief in the players we have. It gives us something different by starting Calafiori.” This comment underscores the tactical adjustments made to accommodate the squad.
Arsenal’s Starting XI vs. Manchester City
The starting lineup for Arsenal features:
- Goalkeeper: David Raya
- Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Caleb Calafiori
- Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, and Kai Havertz
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard
Arsenal’s Substitute Bench
On the bench, Arsenal has the following players available:
- Goalkeeper: Neto
- Defenders: Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, and Tom Kacurri
- Midfielders: Jorginho and Lewis-Skelly
- Forwards: Ethan Nwaneri, Cole Palmer, and Gabriel Jesus
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