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If ever there was a game that encapsulated Benjamin White's Arsenal career so far it was Thursday night's clash with Wolves.

Things did not start well for the England international. While it was Gabriel's misplaced early backpass to Aaron Ramsdale that put the visitors in front, White will feel he could have done more to block the South Korean's path.

After such a poor beginning many would have written him off. Due to his babyfaced appearance and ability on the ball, the lazy assumption made about the Gunners' number four is that he is someone who is naive to the game's dark arts and unwilling to be up for the fight.

With two actions though Mikel Arteta's £50 million man proved just how wrong that stereotype really is.

At this point we are all aware of how good White is in possession.

When speaking about why he chose to sign him from Brighton in the summer, Arteta revealed it was the ability that was the deciding factor.

"We bought him because he has that ability to break lines, to progress the ball the way we want it," the Spanaird said in October.

"He has that composure and calmness to make the right decision."

This was on full display against Wolves as the 24-year-old ended the game with 15 more carries than any of his teammates on the night (62 as per fbRef), of which an outstanding 11 where classified as progressive.

However, when