“Arsenal supporters witnessed Ben White taunting Jack Grealish in a heated altercation after the match.
Manchester City suffered their second consecutive league defeat as Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal secured a 1-0 win for Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
Tempers flared after the game, notably involving Kyle Walker in a heated exchange with Arsenal’s set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover.
Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish, though the latter did not play in the match, were also part of the commotion and engaged with Arsenal players and staff.
Ben White, however, didn’t let the confrontation rile him up and instead found amusement in Grealish’s intense reaction.
Arsenal fans online appreciated White’s nonchalant response to Grealish’s agitation. They relished his playful demeanor during the post-game exchange.
One fan remarked, “Ben White seems to enjoy Grealish, Walker, and the others losing their cool more than anyone else. I love how he’s just laughing it off.”
Another Twitter user noted, “Ben White chuckling at Grealish… this guy.”
Others also chimed in, emphasizing how White remained unfazed and found humor in the situation, labeling him a “naughty fellow.”
Mikel Arteta commended his team’s composure after their first Premier League victory over Man City since 2015, giving praise to White’s defensive performance.
“It’s an amazing feeling. It felt like we hadn’t beaten them in a very long time,” stated the Arsenal manager. “Today, we beat, without a doubt, the best team in the world.”
He continued, “We did it in a fantastic way because there were moments where we had to suffer and moments where we showed real desire, determination, and belief to beat them. So, I’m really happy.”
Arteta also emphasized the growth of the team and the significance of such wins in boosting morale and confidence.
“This certainly sends a message to the team to keep believing in what they’re doing because they’re a fantastic group of players,” he expressed. “You need this to be there because of how hard they work and how well they gel together. I’m really proud of them.”
“The team matured a lot today, which is something that comes with experience. It’s what you sometimes need to improve as a team,” Arteta concluded.”
