Man City vs Arsenal: Gunners legend praises Ben White's key role
As Arsenal prepare for a crucial showdown with Premier League title favorites Manchester City, club legend Lee Dixon has stressed the importance of Ben White in their upcoming clash.
White's recent performances have drawn praise, with the versatile defender proving to be instrumental in Arsenal's attacking efforts after moving into a new role this season.
Sunday's clash at the Etihad Stadium will be crucial as the title race enters its final stages, with just one point separating Arsenal and Josep Guardiola's side in the league standings.
Liverpool remain a formidable challenger in the title race, but Guardiola's recognition of Arsenal as a serious threat underlines the intensity of the impending battle.
Ahead of the high-stakes encounter, Dixon praised White's development and outlined the importance of his contribution to the team's tactics.
According to Dixon, White's understanding of the position and willingness to push forward greatly strengthens Arsenal's attacking threat, with his partnership with winger Bukayo Saka particularly noteworthy, with the pair having an incredible understanding on the pitch. He added that it shows.
“When I saw him at Leeds and Brighton, I always thought he had more potential for the future than we saw,” Dixon told Metro UK.
“He seems to enjoy moving forward, but it wasn't like that before. It wasn't natural for him. I think we're seeing the best of him now and He's playing very well. When you play at full-back, coordination with the wingers is key and at the moment he and Bukayo Saka are like telepaths.”
Source: dailypost.ng