Arsenal Defender Sidelined: Out for Champions League Final and Premier League Run-in

The 28-year-old White sustained a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in his right knee. Due to this health setback, it's highly improbable he will feature for England in the North American World Cup, set to kick off next month.

White left the field with a brace on his right knee after being substituted in the first half of Sunday's crucial match against West Ham United. Arsenal ultimately secured a 1-0 victory.

Following the game, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta admitted the injury "didn't look good at all." The club subsequently announced that White would miss the final two league matches and the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled for May 30th.

"Scans and consultations with specialists have confirmed that Ben White has suffered a significant medial collateral ligament injury to his knee, ruling him out for the remainder of this season," AFP quoted from an Arsenal statement.

White's absence creates selection headaches for Arteta at right-back, especially with Jurrien Timber also sidelined. Arsenal, who are chasing their first Premier League title since 2004, currently hold a five-point lead over Manchester City, though City has played one less game.