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How do Arsenal solve full-back ‘worry’ & Kvaratskhelia problem?

Arsenal find themselves short on right-back options heading towards the Champions League final, with Ray Parlour admitting to GOAL that is a “worry” given the considerable threat that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will pose. The Gunners are set to face Paris Saint-Germain - the reigning kings of Europe - on May 30, but how will they solve their defensive issues and contain one of the best wingers in the business?

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MAJOR blow for Arsenal! White to miss Champions League final

Arsenal have been dealt a devastating injury blow as Ben White has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is also facing a race against time to be fit for England’s World Cup campaign this summer after suffering a serious knee injury during Sunday's victory over West Ham.

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Arteta explains why he brought off Zubimendi after subbing him at West Ham

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a candid explanation for his tactical U-turn after substituting Martin Zubimendi just 39 minutes after bringing him on against West Ham. The Gunners boss admitted that the initial reshuffle following Ben White’s first-half injury disrupted the team’s rhythm, forcing him to make a ruthless decision to protect Arsenal's slender lead in the Premier League title race.

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📽️ | Simeone walks on Arsenal badge after Ben White spat

Diego Simeone has been caught in a moment of ultimate hypocrisy after video footage emerged of the Atletico Madrid boss stepping on the Arsenal club crest. The incident comes just days after the Argentine launched a furious pursuit of Ben White for a similar act of perceived disrespect during the first leg in Spain.

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📽️ | Simeone slaps White in bizarre 'walking on badge' row

The match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal was a cagey affair on the pitch, but it was the post-match scenes that truly ignited. Diego Simeone was involved in a remarkable confrontation with Gunners defender Ben White following a tense 1-1 draw in the Champions League. The Rojiblancos boss appeared to hunt down the England international after taking exception to his conduct when leaving the Metropolitano turf.

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Another trophy gone for Arsenal! White & Jesus flop in FA Cup

Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship outfit Southampton on Saturday, losing 2-1 at St Mary's. The pressure was on the Gunners to book a return to Wembley having been beaten by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final a fortnight ago, but their hopes of winning a domestic cup competition were dashed for another season in dramatic circumstances.

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England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

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'Part of being an England player' - Henderson reacts to White boos

Ben White’s long-awaited return to the England fold proved to be a rollercoaster evening at Wembley. Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of White after the Arsenal defender was targeted by boos from his own supporters during the Three Lions' 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The veteran midfielder insisted that the public do not know the "ins and outs" of White's controversial departure from the 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar.

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Tuchel slams England fans for booing Ben White

Thomas Tuchel has hit out at the section of England supporters who chose to boo Ben White during his long-awaited international return at Wembley. The Arsenal defender made his first appearance for the Three Lions since leaving the 2022 World Cup early, but his comeback was met with a hostile reception from some parts of the home crowd.

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White BOOED on England return at Wembley

Arsenal defender Ben White faced a hostile reception upon his return to the international stage as England fans at Wembley voiced their displeasure. Despite the controversy surrounding his four-year absence, the 28-year-old managed to provide an immediate response to his critics on the pitch.

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Tuchel tells White to 'clear the air' with England squad

Thomas Tuchel has handed Ben White a long-awaited England recall, ending the defender's self-imposed four-year international exile. The Arsenal star, who has not featured for the Three Lions since March 2022, returned to the fold following a late injury to Jarell Quansah. While Tuchel is eager to turn a new page, he has insisted that White must reconcile with squad members who witnessed his abrupt departure from the 2022 World Cup camp.

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Maguire, Foden and the England players with most at stake

And then there were 35. Thomas Tuchel's decision to name an expanded squad of players that will be split into two for England's final two games on home soil before the World Cup was the latest sign that the German is taking a very different approach to his predecessors as he bids to become the first coach since Alf Ramsey to win a trophy with the Three Lions.

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Ben White returns to England squad to end four-year exile

Arsenal's Ben White has been added to the England squad for the upcoming March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The defender, and Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes, will replace Eberechi Eze and Jarell Quansah, who have both had to pull out after sustaining recent injuries. White last played for the Three Lions in 2022 and was included in that year's World Cup squad but left Qatar for personal reasons.