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“It’s not that I don’t like Arteta but his decision to bench that particular player today was the reason we lose…We might not finish in top-four if he keeps making such decision’: Arsenal forward Saka faults Mikel Arteta got benching ONE Player today

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Thomas Partey is expected to start once more at left-back, with William Saliba, Gabriel, and Jurien Timber joining him in a back four for the Gunners at St James’ Park.

 

Arteta discussed White’s fitness in his pre-match press conference on Friday, deciding to keep the same defense that drew 2-2 with Liverpool in their last outing.

 

“With Ben we don’t know yet,” said the Arsenal manager earlier this week. “He could not train, so let’s see what happens.”

 

White, who recently returned after a month-long injury, started the last three games with the intention of resting for the Preston match to be ready for the game against the Magpies.

 

However, it’s evident that Arteta is being cautious with White’s latest setback, giving Partey another opportunity in defense while White takes a spot on the bench. According to football.london, this move is a precaution with the upcoming midweek Champions League match against Inter Milan in mind.

 

“Ben didn’t quite make it because he only had half a session yesterday,” the Arsenal manager said via TNT Sports. “It’s the third time he’s had a small issue, so we needed to protect him.”

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