Arsenal defender Ben White set for injury lay-off

Arsenal defender Ben White is set for a spell on the sidelines having undergone minor surgery on a knee issue, the PA news agency understands.

White, 27, has seen his workload managed during the opening part of the season, making only 12 appearances.

Although White started the past two matches in the Champions League at Inter Milan and against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday – playing the full 90 minutes in both – the decision has now been made to have an operation.