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There is little more than fear as Arsenal approach their next game. It is so difficult to try and predict what is going to happen with simply the team selection, let alone the match’s result.

Mikel Arteta cost Arsenal against Brighton with his selection and that was reflected not only in the goals conceded in both halves and the eventual defeat but the switch in formation at halftime. The choice to put Granit Xhaka at left-back and drop Nuno Tavares had a doubly damaging impact.

Not only did Arsenal become vulnerable in both defence and midfield, but the confidence hit to Tavares must have been significant too. To know as the second choice left-back that a central midfielder by trade was chosen ahead of you is a tough pill to swallow.

Interestingly, Ben White is a player who has continued to impress despite Arsenal’s poor form. He was the most secure in the defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton and has been comparatively more consistent defensively across the season compared to teammate Gabriel Magalhaes.

His versatility though is how Mikel Arteta will find his solution to the selection issues. Having Cedric Soares and Tavares is