Arsenal’s Premier League title charge took a blow when Ben White was ruled out for the rest of the season

Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a significant medial knee ligament injury, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

White came off in the 28th minute of Arsenal’s nail-biting 1-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday, the latest injury for the 28-year-old who has missed several games this season.

“Our medical team are now managing Ben’s recovery and rehabilitation programme, with everyone fully focused on supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations,” the club said in a statement.

The injury has ruled him out of Arsenal’s two remaining Premier League matches and the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal is five points ahead of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand.

White’s injury is a major blow to Mikel ‌Arteta’s side, while fellow right-back Jurrien Timber is also sidelined with an injury.

It is unclear whether White will return in time for the World Cup that starts on June 11.

White marked his international return in March in a 1–1 friendly draw against Uruguay, where he scored but was also booed by some fans. He also played in the friendly match against Japan.

He made his first appearance for England since leaving the World Cup camp in 2022 and going into self-imposed international exile.

Published on May 12, 2026