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Arsenal head into FA Cup weekend with momentum building, but Mikel Arteta\u2019s latest press conference also touched on events away from club football, including the reaction to Ben White during the international break.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Arsenal defender was booed by sections of England supporters following his return to the national setup, prompting questions to Arteta about his thoughts on the situation.<\/p>\n However, rather than criticise or inflame the moment, the Arsenal manager delivered a composed and quietly telling response.<\/p>\n \u201cThe volume was down, so I could not hear that,\u201d Arteta said. \u201cI could just see that big smile on his face.\u201d<\/p>\n It was a line that said everything without saying too much.<\/p>\n Instead of engaging with the negativity surrounding the incident, Arteta chose to highlight White\u2019s reaction. That decision reflects a wider theme within his management; control the narrative internally and protect the player.<\/p>\n White has become a key figure for Arsenal over the past two seasons. He has delivered consistency, versatility and composure whether at centre back or right back. Therefore, any external noise holds little relevance inside the club environment.<\/p>\n Arteta\u2019s answer reinforced that stance.<\/p>\nArteta shifts focus onto the player<\/strong><\/h2>\n