Arsenal 'forced' into dropping Ben White for first time in over TWO years as Mikel Arteta explains shock call to start Riccardo Calafiori in crucial Man City clash

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Mikel Arteta dropped Ben White from Arsenal's lineup against Manchester City as the full-back started on the bench for the first time in two years.

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  • Ben White dropped against Man City
  • Calafiori handed maiden Premier League start
  • Arsenal faced Man City at Etihad Stadium
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