Topics: Marcus Rashford, Ben White, Manchester United, Football
Ben White seemingly let slip his toughest opponent when discussing Arsenal's defensive set-up under Mikel Arteta.
White spoke to former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster for Amazon Prime, where he revealed all about Arsenal's defence.
The Gunners right-back touched on the positional change, having stepped into midfield at times - explaining how the backline operates.
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Foster asked White: "How much has a right back changed then positionally? Because I remember back in the day when I was I playing it was like a right back was a defender... they ain't defenders anymore are they."
To which the 27-year-old replied: "No... I think if you look at our team, we've changed the back four where they play, how they play.
"I've stepped into midfield a few games, got the left left-back coming inside playing as a No.8 and then the last game I remember seeing both our fullbacks on the edge of the box like passing to each other I was thinking 'what is going on'."
The former Manchester United stopper then asked: "Is this all like pre-coached so everybody knows that if that left winger is in there or that right winger is in there then somebody else slots in and fills in for them?"
White replied by explaining the details, referencing Bukaya Saka while name-dropping Marcus Rashford.
"There's so many details that you'd know that was just going on from what positions people are in and then you have to obviously adapt to who's on the ball.
"If I'm on the ball in the pocket then maybe get ready to throw the ball but when it's mine or B [Saka] you're flying.
"The amount of defending he does for me... it's crazy. He never leaves me one-vs-one which obviously massive help for me when I'm up against Rashford."
White has duelled with Rashford over the years during his time at Brighton and Arsenal.
The Man United forward has troubled the Arsenal defender in the past and he could have the chance to play against him when the two sides meet on December 4.
