Former England internationals Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have criticized Arsenal star Ben White for his play-acting antics during a recent match against Brighton. The incident in question occurred when White dropped to the ground after a minor coming-together with Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan. Despite Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Brighton, White’s behavior has sparked controversy. During the game, White purposefully bumped into the Brighton defender, prompting Estupinan to push White in the chest.
Despite footage showing White in an unsporting light, VAR did not intervene. Lineker expressed his disapproval of White’s behavior, questioning the need for play-acting in the presence of numerous cameras and VAR. While White has faced criticism for his actions, he remains an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s system at Arsenal, contributing to the team’s tactical versatility.