Ben White impresses Arsenal staff with bold decision ahead of Premier League title run-in

Arsenal's Ben White has reportedly left the club's staff in awe with his decision to play through pain ahead of the Premier League title run-in. The 26-year-old defender is understood to be dealing with an injury but has chosen to delay a more thorough examination until the season comes to an end.

White has featured in all but one of Arsenal's league games this season. Despite finding his niche at right-back, his versatility makes him a valuable asset for manager Mikel Arteta, with White able to play across defence and as a defensive midfielder.

Losing White for the remaining eight league matches would be a significant setback for the Gunners, even with Takehiro Tomiyasu able to deputise. However, the former Brighton star is reportedly determined to soldier on until the summer.

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The Daily Mail reports that White is battling a knee problem and his capacity to endure the pain has surprised the Arsenal coaching staff. The issue is thought to have started during the defeat to Newcastle United in early November, five months ago, and White has been 'managing' it since then.

His resilience may have been boosted by recently withdrawing himself from England contention, having not been included in a Three Lions since leaving the 2022 World Cup. Mikel Arteta will hope that decision will help keep the Arsenal defender fresh for the crucial weeks ahead.

The Gunners are in contention to win their first league title in 20 years and also face a two-legged Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. First up for the Gunners is a trip to Brighton on Saturday,