'I don't like to go near my Arsenal team-mate in training - it's the same for everyone'

'I don't like to go near my Arsenal team-mate in training - it's the same for everyone'Arsenal star Ben White has strong feelings about one of his team-matesCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist03:45, 21 Apr 2026View ImageBen White doesn't like coming up against Gabriel Martinelli in trainingBen White claimed last year that he doesn't like facing Gabriel Martinelli one‑vs‑one, even though the Brazilian had a fairly uninspired afternoon in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday. Martinelli, who replaced Noni Madueke at half‑time, struggled to make an impact as Arsenal were ultimately outdone by the hosts.‌Rayan Cherki opened the scoring inside 16 minutes before Kai Havertz levelled shortly after, but Erling Haaland struck in the second half to deal a major blow to Arsenal's Premier League title hopes. Arsenal arrived in Manchester on the back of the 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, with warnings not to sit in and hope for a draw.‌Although the Gunners remain top of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's side still have a game in hand against Crystal Palace and face Burnley away on Wednesday night. Victory at Turf Moor would pull City level on points with the north Londoners.‌READ MORE: Mikel Arteta will 'definitely' be sacked if Arsenal don't win Premier League says ex-starREAD MORE: Arsenal stars ripped apart as six players told they didn't turn up vs Man CityFOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageAnd while things have taken a turn for Arsenal, this time last year Ben White was full of praise for Martinelli, detailing just how difficult the Brazilian is to face in training."I play against Gabriel Martinelli every day in training for example, and to be honest I don’t want to go too near to him most of the time, but at the same time we have to keep it competitive," he told Arsenal's website.‌"But you know there is a line, and i...