"Big game for him", "About time he got to play" - Arsenal fans react as 28-year-old star included in XI to face Brentford in PL clash

Arsenal fans have been left excited after defender Ben White was named in the starting XI for their Premier League meeting with Brentford. The Gunners are looking to return to winning ways in the league after their draw against Chelsea last weekend.

Facing a gruelling schedule this month, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opted to shuffle his pack for the visit of Brentford to the Emirates Stadium. The Spanish tactician has made three changes to the XI that drew 1-1 at Chelsea, with several key players returning to the lineup.

Ever-present right-back Jurrien Timber has been handed a rest, with White making the XI for the first time in a Premier League game since the opening day of the season. The 28-year-old had not appeared in a league game for the Gunners since he played 71 minutes against Manchester United on Matchday One.

Arteta's decision to include White in the XI for the encounter has led the club's fans to react to the news with excitement. One such fan was excited at the 'big game' for White, anticipating the performance of the defender.

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@TMtalksball

@Arsenal @EduardoHagn Yesss Ben White let’s go. Big game for him. Been propping him for ages. Let’s see his physical levels.

Another fan pointed out that the Englishman was getting a much-reduced start in the game.

Ram Jampana

@JampanaRam

A much needed start for Ben white

A fan claimed that it's about time for the Englishman to feature.

Dan

@DanJ_official

about time ben white got to play. #Arsenal

Another fan reacted excitedly to the news of his inclusion in the XI.

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@has4n_18

BEN WHITE NATION WE BACK

Ben White was a regular for Arsenal prior to the club signing Timber from Ajax in the summer of 2023. The versatile defender has been reduced to a bit-part player at the Emirates, and has appeared only seven times across all competitions for the Gunners this season.

Mikel Arteta makes three changes to Arsenal XI for Brentford clash

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made three changes for his side's meeting with Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday. The Spanish tactician will be looking to extend his lead atop the league standings after their gap was cut to two points by Manchester City on Tuesday.

Defender Ben White comes into the XI for Jurrien Timber while Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera continue at centre-back in the absence of Gabriel and William Saliba. In midfield, club captain Martin Odegaard has been named in the XI in place of Eberechi Eze, who struggled in the game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Summer signing Noni Madueke has been included in the lineup following his cameo against Chelsea, with Bukayo Saka starting on the bench at the Emirates. Mikel Merino continues up top, with both Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres once again named among the substitutes.