Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the remainder of the season with a medial ligament injury sustained during Sunday's match against West Ham. The setback comes at the worst possible time for the club as they battle for their first Premier League title in 22 years and prepare for the Champions League final at the end of May.

White's injury also jeopardizes his participation in the upcoming World Cup, with England manager Thomas Tuchel set to name his squad on May 22. The defender had recently been recalled to the national team fold in March, making this a significant blow to England's defensive options for the tournament in North America.

The Gunners now face a critical right-back shortage with Jurrien Timber already sidelined since March. Cristhian Mosquera appears most likely to fill the void having made 17 starts this season, though manager Mikel Arteta may also consider alternatives like Declan Rice, whose 20-minute experiment at right-back against West Ham proved unsuccessful.