Arsenal’s two goals in the first half against Luton were impressive, but it was another incident that has captivated Gunners fans. The Gunners took a 2-0 lead into halftime with goals from Martin Odegaard and an own goal by Daiki Hashioka of the Hatters. Arsenal fans on social media were particularly impressed with a remarkable display of ability by Ben White during the match. The defender gained possession of the ball in Luton’s half when the Gunners attempted to launch an оffensive, but he was promptly closed down by the Hatters’ talented players surrounding him.
However, when Alfie Doughty attempted to slide in and dispossess him, White calmly evaded him by swiftly changing direction and smoothly continued his progress up the field. Subsequently, he transferred the ball to Reiss Nelson, who subsequently passed it to Kai Havertz, ultimately resulting in Havertz taking a shot.
Although the move did not result in a goal, Arsenal fans who noticed the moment have enthusiastically shared their excitement on social media.
“Ben White is displaying a level of movement reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane in his prime,” one fan commented on X, drawing a comparison between the defender and the legendary French midfielder.
In response to White’s acknowledgment of not watching football, another individual commented, “Consider the potential excellence that Ben White could achieve if he possessed a genuine passion for the sport…”
“Ben White clearly has some Brazilian heritage,” a third commenter said. White has played a crucial role in Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team this season as they strive to win the Premier League for the second consecutive year. He has contributed to six goals this season, scoring two goals and providing four assists. White garnered attention recently for opting out of being eligible for selection for the England national team during the most recent international break.
Arsenal’s 2-0 victory propels them to the first position in the Premier League standings, ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming match against Sheffield United on Thursday.