In a unique approach to team dynamics, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes spirited disagreements among players, emphasizing the importance of trust and chemistry. The recent clash between defenders Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko, triggered by frustration over a late goal against Nottingham Forest, highlights the team’s competitive spirit.

Arteta lightens the situation with humor, stating, “They have been in the same house the past few days — sharing wives and everything! It’s fine, they’re living together now. They are best mates.” Arteta values constructive disagreements that contribute to the team’s improvement, emphasizing the need for a desire for continuous growth and a demanding attitude. He asserts, “If not, it’s Disneyland.” As Arsenal gears up for a crucial clash against Premier League leaders Liverpool, Arteta expresses confidence in the team’s ability to compete, referencing past victories against formidable opponents.

Currently fourth in the league, the Gunners aim to narrow the gap on Liverpool with a victory on Sunday. Addressing player availability concerns, Arteta acknowledges a setback in Thomas Partey’s recovery from a thigh operation, expressing uncertainty about the timeline for the player’s return.

Ben White

Ben White

Defender, Midfielder

England

Age: 27

186 cm

78 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 37 1 Missed
Minutes 2995 80.9 Avg
Goals 4 0.1 Avg
Assist 4 0.1 Avg
Attempt 20 0.5 Avg
Passes 1874 50.682.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 21 times for 1658 minutes for Premier League.

Ben White scored 1 goal for Arsenal. He procured one assist. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Nottingham Forest. The next match in Premier League will be against Liverpool.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 2nd
Win 27
Draw 5
Loss 5
Goals 89-28
Diff 61

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 46 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 1-2 against Nottingham Forest.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 21.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Sunday 4th of February in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Defender, Midfielder

Ukraine

Age: 28

175 cm

64 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 27 11 Missed
Minutes 1727 64.0 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 13 0.5 Avg
Passes 1375 50.989.2% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 20 times for 1388 minutes for Premier League.

Oleksandr Zinchenko scored 1 goal for Arsenal. He procured two assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Nottingham Forest. The next match in Premier League will be against Liverpool.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 2nd
Win 27
Draw 5
Loss 5
Goals 89-28
Diff 61

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 46 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 1-2 against Nottingham Forest.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 21.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Sunday 4th of February in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​

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