Ben White has been a reliable defender for Mikel Arteta in both of his Premier League title chases so far.
Previously, White deputised wherever Arteta needed him to play and in the ongoing campaign, he's made the right-back role his own.
White's versatility and consistency make him one of the crucial cogs to Arsenal's machinery but there is a cost.
According to the Daily Mail, White is playing through a knee issue fighting to make it till the end of the season.
His ability to play through the pain barrier has stunned members of Arsenal's medical team.
The issue reportedly took place in November when Arsenal lost to Newcastle United; White is believed to have been 'managing' the injury ever since.
Losing a player like White for the final eight Premier League games would spell calamity for Arteta. There is also the Champions League to think of as Arsenal stand a chance to qualify further.
