Ben White is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury during Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League win over West Ham United.

The injury occurred in a competitive league fixture where Arsenal secured an important victory away from home. White, who has been a key figure in Arsenal’s defensive setup under Mikel Arteta, went down after a challenge in the match and was later assessed for a suspected medial collateral ligament (MCL) issue.

Initial reports suggest the damage is ligament-related, though the full extent is still being evaluated by the club’s medical staff. Knee ligament injuries typically require a recovery period that can range from several weeks to a few months depending on severity, which is why early expectations are that his season may already be over.

White has been one of Arsenal’s most reliable defenders in recent seasons, valued for his versatility able to operate both centrally and at right-back and his consistency in high-pressure matches. His absence comes at a critical stage of the campaign, where Arsenal are competing on multiple fronts and squad depth in defense will now be tested.

The club is expected to confirm more detailed medical findings after further scans, but for now, Arsenal are preparing to finish the season without one of their first-choice defensive options.