Find out who Mikel Arteta has selected for today's Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Often in the past we have seen defenders being deployed as emergency forwards late in games where their sides are desperate for goals m Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique at Real Madrid and Barcelona
Was forced into a number of top-drawer saves in the second half as the Arsenal defence was found wanting. Will be questioned for his positioning for the opening goal as Fernandes struck the ball up and over the wall and into the opposite corner of Raya’s net. Made two big saves at the death and produced an outstanding display overall.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has surprised him with how good he is on the attacking front in training.
Arsenal have now turned their striker search to Riccardo Calafiori's former teammate Santiago Castro at Bologna.
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Arsenal fans responded on social media following Riccardo Calafiori's performance against PSV in the Champions League.
Riccardo Calafiori starts ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly as Arsenal meet Manchester United in the Premier League today. Arsenal became the first team in the Champions League history to score seven goals in away knockout match when they won 7-1 in Holland on Tuesday.
Italy and Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori admits it ‘wouldn’t be easy’ to play as a striker, despite showcasing impressive effectiveness in the final third and putting his name on the
Arteta is confident Lewis-Skelly will learn quickly as he "is very intelligent and extremely demanding of himself". He said "it would be an incredible experience" for youngsters Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri if they are named in England boss Thomas Tuchel's squad, but understands the competition for places.
Given his composure in front of goal, Calafiori could be considered as an alternative option. His finishing ability this season has been clinical, and while primarily a defender, his instincts in attacking areas suggest he could adapt to a more advanced role if required.
Arsenal can make two key changes from the seven-goal win over PSV Eindhoven for the Premier League clash with Manchester United