I have never played against such a defender of His quality in my career before,He is the only defender in the premier League now that can stop me anytime”, Erling Haaland reveals the One Arsenal defender that He loves watching His game now – Not Gabriel Magahaes and not Saliba THIS ARSENAL IS TOO TOUGH FOR HALAND TO HANDLE

In a press conference that caught the attention of fans across the Premier League, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland made a surprising admission about an Arsenal player who, in his words, is the only defender in the league capable of stopping him.

“I have never played against such a defender of his quality in my career before,” Haaland said. “He is the only defender in the Premier League now that can stop me anytime.”

No, it’s not William Saliba.
No, it’s not Gabriel Magalhães.
The man Haaland was referring to? Ben White.

The Norwegian goal machine, who has bulldozed through some of the best defenses in Europe, admitted that Ben White’s intelligence, positioning, and physical resilience make him a nightmare to play against. Known more for his versatility and calm style of play, White has quietly become one of the most reliable and complete defenders in the league—and now, he’s got the seal of approval from the toughest striker in the game.

“He’s calm, quick, and reads the game so well,” Haaland added. “You think you’ve made a run, and he’s already there. You try to outmuscle him, and he just holds you off without fouling. He’s very smart, and I actually enjoy watching his game now.”**

White’s rise under Mikel Arteta has been phenomenal—from center-back to right-back to a hybrid role, he’s been key to Arsenal’s defensive dominance this season. But to hear Erling Haaland—a man who scored 36 goals in the Premier League last season—say he struggles against him?

That’s next-level respect.

This Arsenal defense is just too tough for Haaland to handle. And Ben White? He’s quickly becoming the silent assassin at the back—respected by fans, feared by strikers.