Ben White FULL INTERVIEW 'Saka makes me look better than I am!' Arsenal, Arteta & Man City | ESPN FC

Arsenal defender Ben White talks to ESPN about how he prepares for the 2023/24 season, what his expectations are for Premier League and Champions League, relationships with Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka, as well as the rivalry with Manchester City.
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[@ErnestAce]

Soft spoken but a beast on the pitch

[@Goonerpoo]

Ben White improves every season, he was asked to play right back last season and he did really well. He is a player who contributes to both our attack and defence and the stability of our build-up.

[@cluckingbell1772]

He was asked to play right back last season and he did really well but as us real match going fans know Englands 19th choice defender is still receiving counselling after Brightons Mitoma ripped the clown to shreds for 90 mins and is the reason why Arteta's just spent 40m quid on a proper RB in Timber

[@tsonny1104]

@@cluckingbell1772timber was bought because our season fell apart when Saliba and Tomi got hurt. with White, Timber, and Tomi arsenal will be able to cover for Saliba a lot more comfortably

[@cwkjr2625]

​​@@cluckingbell1772Funnily enough Timber is more of a CB than Full back. So clearly you don't really know what you are talking about

[@cluckingbell1772]

@@cwkjr2625 Clearly not a very good one then otherwise he'd be at a big UCL wining club and not small club Arsenal who only qualify for it every 7 years. Muppets

[@cluckingbell1772]

@@tsonny1104 Who told you that chump, Ty off AFTV? Bottle Job FC

[@effayeyeayzed]

Ben White’s best skill is his composure.

[@Ibrahim-nf6yh]

Ben White > TAA

[@CatFuntCanton]

And putting his foundation and mascara on

[@maccamorrice3054]

His composure? He got dropped by rashford twice with a simple fake shot 😂😂😂😂

[@holdyourhorsesricky]

@@maccamorrice3054 And rashford was pocketed by vvd... every player has his own off days and that was ben white's one off day among 40+ games

[@cluckingbell1772]

@@holdyourhorsesricky Rashford's a trophy winner who plays for a big UCL winning club Ben White's just a Leeds Utd reject at a small club who's won nothing

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

Absolutely love Benny Blanco. Low-key one of the best players in the league.

[@tf2368]

Poor man’s jesse lingard

[@om4482]

Ben White never lets us down. Hopefully he can get more time to recover in between games this season to be fully charged for the next game .

[@CatFuntCanton]

Ben White never lets us down Tell that to Mitoma!

[@dom4534]

Did you watch the game against Brighton?

[@CatFuntCanton]

@dom4534 unlike u pkastic boy I was at the game because I'm a real fan and not a 2 bob plastic one

[@dom4534]

@@CatFuntCanton 😂😂 Born and bred off of Essex road. Nice try 🫵🤡 Been going since school days 😂😂

[@dom4534]

@@CatFuntCanton I actually played at Highbury for Aloysius. Did you? 😂😂

[@ysl7218]

What a player ben white is. Hope he continues being a arsenal player throughout his career, he is truly loved by us ❤️

[@plurgh0]

He's so calm when he speaks, it's relaxing 😭

[@BIGBOYZAYD]

Benny Blanco is loved by all Arsenal fans - true team player !

[@aroundtheworldwithfootball4460]

and james black ?

[@cluckingbell1772]

He's a clown who's just been upgraded by Timber

[@Jasonmulla]

I’m a simple man, I see Ben White, I click COYG

[@ilill3520]

Unsung hero of The Arsenal We love you Benjamin❤

[@PowrAl]

In this interview I imagined Ben White having this exact conversation with a robe on, smoking a cigar, sitting next to an crackling fireplace, talking a bit of footy. I love him, such an odd-ball. 🤣

[@OMKhin-lm3ky]

Benny Blanco didn't want to jinx it. He said “touch wood” after saying “never injured” 😂 He, like many others, wanna protect their Star Boy 🌶✨

[@jakehoffman7525]

Ben White is as reliable as it gets as a footballer. He doesn’t do things that leave you saying “wow what a player”. But I genuinely think he makes players around him better… the knowing that he will consistently give you good performances.. I’m glad he’s a gunner! 🔴⚪️

[@ShahAfc]

He said he’s now more relaxed. If he’s anymore relaxed, he’s gonna fall asleep! He’s so calm

[@fuiers]

Benny Blanco cold as ice. One of my favorite players from the Arsenal squad. Him and Trossard.

[@diamondwest35]

I like how he said 'once you've won a game' as opposed to 'once you've played a game'. Show's the mentality of this team.

[@cluckingbell1772]

Bottling the title showed the mentality of this team. Weak and spineless

[@Brandon-nq7ys]

Until it's the business end of the season and you bottle the league title😂😂

[@Will-sg8jt]

​@@Brandon-nq7yswe won every single game with our full starting 11 fit. We lost to injurys

[@jackwilliam2965]

​@@Brandon-nq7ysKeep the hate coming, it fires up the players calling them bottle jobs will make them fight harder.

[@diamondwest35]

@@cluckingbell1772 Like ya mama

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Best baller we have. He reads and anticipates the game so well. If I recall correctly he only had 4 poor-average games last season.

[@CatFuntCanton]

He had zero games for England in Qatar because he flew home early crying when he realized Harry Maguire's better than him looooool Absolute shithouse who hopefully never plays for England again and with arrival of a proper CB in Timber he goes back to Newport County

[@annbuckley8749]

Ben White. Benny Blanco. He’s really become an elder statesman at the Club. He embodies tranquilo. Proud to have him at Arsenal

[@rnqqnrm8344]

protect this man at all costs

[@djELViS95]

Ben if you read this, we Love you, you are fucking amazing and can't wait for your gazelle-like overlapping runs behind Bukayo. The Rolls Royce of a defender.

[@CatFuntCanton]

The Rolls Royce of a defender who's still receiving counselling after Brightons Mitoma ripped the clown to shreds for 90 mins and is the reason why Arteta's just spent 40m quid on a proper RB in Timber

[@cwkjr2625]

​@@CatFuntCantonFunnily Timber has played most of his career as a CB so clearly you don't really know what you're saying 😂🤡

[@CatFuntCanton]

@@cwkjr2625 Zinchenko's played most of his career as a LB and look at the state of that clown. But of course you've been following Timbers career since he was 3 months old Mug

[@domquinnchandler]

​@@cwkjr2625ignore dumb guys like him. Not your fault he has terrible ball knowledge. We know how great these players are, and when we win a major this year the world will too

[@holdyourhorsesricky]

@@CatFuntCanton why are you salty

[@Brian_Gooner]

What a guy Benny Blanco is. Always relaxed.

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

First time I’ve heard Ben sound so chilled and focused! Nice interview!

[@vicshil2]

I love Ben White and I love the way he plays his football. In my eyes he is phenomenal, a professional all round. I wish him a fantastic season

[@Blinkty89]

Ben White is definitely getting sharper even bagged himself a few goals last season and has a brilliant connection with Saka.!! Our new away kit is growing on me tho... I also imagine it the colour reversed.

[@danielrobinson5303]

Rockstar Ben white absolutely love this guy❤

[@drewblenkley9269]

hes 100% a wind up merchant on the pitch, shout and whisper in their ears etc comes across that type, legend

[@silkuk8417]

Fucking love this dude. The way he spoke about Saka and his role in supporting him says so much about his character.

[@rickeyricarl]

Don't be so humble, Bennie Blanco. Your attributes to our game is recognised by all true fans!🎉

[@leluminent]

I love you Ben you're my favorite player as a right back myself, so underrated and I really liked the way you touched the badge before the City game, hope you see this

[@williamcarroll6774]

That is crazy that the leaders in our team are in that 23-25 age range…the squad is so young!

[@ighsaanabrahams3201]

....yet so mature👌

[@sarryuken8786]

4:26 Touch wood - Touches head

[@Muffinpurplegurk]

Looks like he should be on island not playing football. He's already justified his big money move with his work rate and passion. Top bloke .

[@chhiwatwithchaimaa2953]

I started loving arsenal because of the freindship they have and mikel was a player of arsenal that's crazy especially ben and saka they made great connection i love that so much

[@OArthurFeital]

He’s yet to have a bad game for us. The new Mr. Reliable

[@dmensah6631]

He was a star last season. Very underrated. He does the job.

[@iykeharrison9161]

The most laid back footballer I've ever seen

[@cluckingbell1772]

Who left Qatar early crying when the clown realized Harry Maguire's better than him and got ripped to bollocks by Mitoma for 90 mins and started crying again

[@VFtiTAn]

​@cluckingbell1772 yes that one. Cry fool

[@RDotJay88]

@@cluckingbell1772you bellend, get a grip

[@myview2543]

​@@cluckingbell1772get a life

[@94teg94]

@@cluckingbell1772thanks for the lolz, that’s a good joke McGuire better than Ben white

[@erehanthony5831]

A very consistent player...he's reliable 👌

[@aleks9333]

That benny & b connection on the right gonna be fire again

[@mesuttriag9119]

Benjamin Blanco what a guy

[@sjchan3199]

Ben is underated and a fab player. Hes so humble but a beast when we need him.

[@exoduskamman1413]

Ben is a top top guy, very good mentality!

[@odhiamborachilog398]

I like how White ties Saka down "for the next 10 years"

[@MNM14]

Whenever I see his interviews, he reminds me of David Beckham; not sure why

[@CryptoPete007]

Ben you are a legend and a real team player….bring it home this season fella 🎉

[@fazilnazeem9076]

Benny Blanco what a personality ❤❤❤

[@sjchan3199]

Love Ben, just a great player and so humble makes the difference on the pitch

[@wambuakioko8564]

Absolutely my defender❤. I'm not your countryman by definitely want to see you in your national squad for the longest time. Its your time now. Being one of the oldest at Colney, we will ask more of you in that pitch. Physical toughness with precision tackles,talking down the likes of Grealish, getting into the opponent's head and protecting the young fellas. Part of winning is understanding the squad cannot afford to be bullied, taunted and harassed by any opponent in any pitch this season player or fan. The older players should embrace this role. Have a wonderful winning season Ben

[@noufohere1663]

He's our main RB and should start every important game

[@stevenbylett7234]

Solid defender for us!

[@nathanrachdi9480]

Great interview He's so well spoken as well! 🔥

[@limafc8565]

Zaha baller I'd take him still. He could have said ANYONE by the way. Shows you Zaha gives any fullback a war of he's up for it.

[@Jaycee52548]

A proper lad

[@tombradshawdrums]

Such an unsung hero of this Arsenal team, my fav player without doubt

[@1987simple1987]

Most udnerappreciated Arsenal player, so reliable yet so criminally under appreciated. If he was a new signing from City with a foreign name he would be a fan favourite.

[@sultanalwahaibi9539]

Unsung hero in our club ❤

[@deeray4637]

His humbleness and no BS attitude is why he has quickly become 1 of my favourite players.

[@Soulboy63]

Benjy Blanco ! A top lad , What a game he had against PSV , to think he was dropped by his academy

[@americangooner98]

I love Benny Blanco so much

[@sarathes3938]

Keep improving Benny..that composure has gone down a bit but other areas are improving ..may god bless u

[@Aeon2K23]

love this guy so much man

[@Rnx-lt9hw]

I hope he can adjust to the pressure. He’s such a key player for any team and his national team are better with him.

[@jamescarter5041]

Ben White has been excellent for Arsenal.

[@LukasMatejka-du5hb]

Ben and Bukayo had amazing partnership last season...... he needs to stay at RB position...... putting him back on CB would be a mistake....... he is great up there with Saka

[@beatricemwikali7416]

The guys is unbelievable

[@Barbs283]

Ben white is my hero

[@mirrors23]

Very underrated player!!!! Can I be a SHAMELESS gal for a moment and jusr say he has probably the fittest legs I've seen on a footballer! Really liking the depth Arsenal are now acquiring in key positions! Hoping for another breakthrough season and we go that one step further. COYG 🔴

[@Noah-cd7dk]

What a humble personality ben white have got,

[@barracklesnar]

50m for him was a bargain. Not even an Arsenal fan but this guy is so good

[@kareeminyourdream]

He is so soft spoken

[@crushalbanks9110]

If we wanna get it right we need Ben White 💯🔴⚪🔥🇯🇲

[@MugabeKhann.k-ef2bj]

❤l love Ben white his one touch of aball and overlap with bakayo saka you areplayinggood keep it up that combination

[@Megadreamzfx1]

Big ben (take your flowers bro) 💐

[@yobaafett]

That kit might be the most criminally underrated football shirt upon release

[@GreatestTeamTheWorldHasSeen]

I hated it, but after seeing us play with it it grew on me for sure

[@yobaafett]

@@GreatestTeamTheWorldHasSeen kits were getting too boring, about time for some modern flair

[@chapter6ix]

Reporter should get a credit. Good interview

[@alexandergbinije5002]

Amazing player

[@runningonemty8566]

Great from Ben. THX

[@yeahisaidit4553]

Bennyyyyyy!!!! My guy

[@vincentnweke9475]

Top lad Ben.

[@mrme4362]

One of the best defenders in the league for sure. He attak he protec .

[@benjamindadzie9657]

He train like he's playing Finals -mikel Arteta talking about Benny ❤

[@Denjixerwin]

Top top bloke 😊

[@calebchapman-smith3052]

We love Benjamin.

[@martinchandler9613]

Don't underestimate yourself ben top gunner

[@gooner72]

This boy is top class, both on the pitch and off the pitch, he's the model professional footballer in my opinion.

[@SuperGunner24]

Ben is underselling himself here. Saka is unbelievable but Ben facilitates him hugely. He knows exactly when, where and how Saka wants to receive the ball and executes the distribution to him perfectly, 90% of the time. The other 10% is when Saka gets out of it, because he’s soo good. As long as Saka is on the wing, Ben should be our first choice RB.

[@MarkAhumuza]

Ben White talks like the main character

[@samziee6498]

My love

[@williamfrancis5546]

Ben White is such a humble and talented football ⚽️ player. May God bless him to play ▶️ well and win 🏆 matches and trophies 🏆. Arsenal rocks 🏆 🙏 🤲 🪨 🎸 😎.

[@omaatlapuso3416]

Bennie Blanco....❤❤❤

[@DuttyDoes]

Had a great time out at rb

[@bvckky]

Ben, i love you

[@jameskamau5162]

Saka is so good

[@limafc8565]

Bukayo Saka & Martinelli is the best pair of wingers ARSENAL will ever see & we've already seen many greats. They're 21/22 & after they light the champions league up. Both will be considered world class. COYG.

[@cluckingbell1772]

Lol, after they win nothing for the 4th season running they'll leave small club Arsenal to join a big club to win big trophies just like Ashley Cole and RVP did Bottle Job FC

[@yousefbhacker8160]

@@cluckingbell1772 you ever leave the basement?

[@ShahAfc]

The most we’ve heard him talk

[@Blaze0071]

Very surprising from a guy who said he don't watch football. Still don't know if he was joking or not

[@shaineshpoojary2628]

The way he said touch wood

[@fatherdavid7498]

White is an exceptional player.

[@trackstar9133]

Top man is our Ben

[@tristanAFC]

Top guy Benni blanco 💯

[@daniellewatson2085]

He says you don't have to be too good to play behind Bukayo but you can tell during England games Bukayo misses him - especially when he has to play with Trippier!