Ben White was forced to miss Arsenal ’s clash with Brentford after picking up a knock in training. White felt the issue after training on Friday and was not part of the squad for Saturday’s game at Emirates Stadium. In the right-back’s absence, Thomas Partey was shifted from midfield to the defence as Jurrien Timber was unable to start, too.

Arsenal have lost defender Ben White to an injury in training ahead of their Premier League game against Brentford and their all-important Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid

Ben White is missing from Arsenal's Premier League clash against Brentford after picking up a knock in training, football.london understands. The hope is this will not be too serious with the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid firmly on the horizon.