Arsenal confirmed defender Ben White will miss the remainder of season after sustaining a knee problem in the first half of Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Ham. He left London Stadium in a brace, and the club later described the damage as a significant medial ligament injury. The prognosis rules him out of final two league fixtures and the upcoming Champions League final on May 30.

White featured in 30 matches across all competitions this term, starting the last five for the Gunners but only nine league games overall. Arsenal sit on the cusp of a first Premier League crown in 22 years, needing victories over Burnley and Crystal Palace to seal the title. Their Champions League trip pits them against Paris Saint‑Germain in a historic final.

Arsenal’s medical staff will focus on a rehabilitation programme aimed at having White ready for pre‑season training, but the timeline makes a World Cup appearance for England unlikely. Manager Mikel Arteta must reshuffle his back line for the remaining fixtures, while fans brace for a title showdown without one of their most important versatile centre‑backs.