CurrentReport Blog Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has singled out Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori for his outstanding performance during the Gunners’ thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw against Manchester City on Sunday.
Calafiori played a key role in the intense match at the Etihad Stadium, scoring Arsenal’s first goal, which canceled out Erling Haaland’s early strike for City. His solid performance earned praise from Arteta, who highlighted the defender’s character and impact during his post-match interview.
Speaking about Calafiori’s contribution, Arteta said, “He was great. To have a debut in this context, chapeau. He’s got so much character. Really impressed with that.”
The match also saw goals from Gabriel Magalhães for Arsenal and John Stones for Manchester City, as both sides settled for a hard-fought draw.
