Ben White was spotted wearing a knee brace following Arsenal's dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham. The Gunners defender was forced to come off during the first half at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon following a collision with Crysencio Summerville.
White, who was called up to the England squad for friendlies against against Uruguay and Japan in March, looked to be in some pain as he limped off the pitch. The Three Lions international was replaced by Martin Zubimendi shortly before the half-hour mark, with Declan Rice shifting to right-back.
The former Hammers captain was later moved back into midfield when Kai Havertz came on midway through the second half. Speaking to reporters after the game, Mikel Arteta provided an update on White.
"We don't know, but it does not look good at all. He will need testing," said the Arsenal boss. Then, speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta described the enforced change as a 'difficult' turning point in the game.
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"I am going to certainly remember this day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. We knew it was going to be tough day; they are fighting for their lives and we are trying to win the Premier League.
"So much at stake. We started the game so well and had three big chances. Then the injury of Ben, we had to make a change and adapt, we had to make difficult decisions. We threw everything we had to try and win it."
Ben White leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium.
Arsenal's Ben White will be a doubt for the Gunners' remaining games after suffering an injury vs West Ham. (Image: Justin Setterfield, Getty Images)
Arteta continued: "We were rewarded for that courage. Then there are two actions, one with David [Raya]. He makes an incredible save and then the controversy around the disallowed goal, which is obviously a big decision.
"When I had to be critical, I have been. Today I have to congratulate them [referees]. You ened a lot of courage and bravery to stand out and give the opportunity to the referee to have a look at the action.
"When you see the picture, there is no question that it is a clear foul. They were very brave. The action deserved that. In my opinion, it is very clear. They are the rules and we ask for consistency."
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Riccardo Calafiori also appeared to suffer a knock during the first half of Sunday afternoon's clash in east London, coming off for Cristhian Mosquera at the break. In his post-match press conference, Arteta confirmed that the left-back had sustained an injury, too.
Nevertheless, Arsenal have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. Manchester City, who have a game in hand, will have the chance to reduce the gap to just two points when they face Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
On the title race, Arteta said: "There are still two games to play. We came to win the game today; somehow, you have to get rewarded. You have to have the ability to win in all types of contexts.
"We have shown that. The only thing that matters is now, the present. Today, we have done it. There are two more to go."
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