Ben White produced a Man of the Match efficiency as Arsenal secured a hard-fought draw in opposition to Liverpool within the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Eyebrows have been raised when the Gunners paid Brighton £50million for White final summer time, however he’s already beginning to justify that price ticket.
The England worldwide has helped shore up Arsenal’s leaky defence and made his twenty second look of the season in opposition to Liverpool.
Regardless of Granit Xhaka receiving a crimson card within the twenty fourth minute, White and his Arsenal team-mates defended resiliently to per cent Liverpool from having a single shot on course.
We’ve taken a take a look at seven of the perfect stats from his Man of the Match show within the 0-0 draw.
– White made extra tackles (3), extra interceptions (3) and extra blocks (3) than another participant on the pitch.
– The 24-year-old additionally received three of his floor duels and made 5 clearances in opposition to Jurgen Klopp’s aspect.
– Arsenal wanted to keep away from making any extra foolish errors after Xhaka’s crimson card and White recorded a 100% deal with success price.
? Ben White: “There’s a lot combat on this workforce, it confirmed immediately. We dug deep and acquired the outcome we would have liked.” #afcpic.twitter.com/As43DQQ6kh
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) January 13, 2022
– Regardless of taking part in in opposition to the likes of Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino, the defender wasn’t dribbled previous by a single Liverpool participant.
– He didn’t see a whole lot of the ball in opposition to Liverpool however nonetheless showcased his spectacular passing vary, finishing three lengthy balls at Anfield.
– White’s spectacular efficiency helped Arsenal grow to be the primary workforce to cease Liverpool from scoring at Anfield in 2021-22. The Gunners are additionally the primary visiting aspect to maintain a clear sheet at Anfield when there was a crowd since Bayern Munich in February 2019.
– White has now saved 11 clear sheets in his first 22 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions. That’s simply eight lower than Arsenal recorded all through final season.
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