Riccardo Calafiori was at the top of his game when Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 at the Emirates.
The Gunners went five points clear at the top of the Premier League table by returning to winning ways against Brentford.
Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka were the scorers on a routine night for Arsenal, but the game undoubtedly belonged to Mikel Arteta’s full-backs.
Ben White was terrific on the right side and on the left, Calafiori was unplayable at times, popping up in every position to make his presence known.
Riccardo Calafiori was everywhere against Brentford
Arsenal’s full-backs have been incredible this season, with Calafiori showcasing his very best against Brentford.
Calafiori’s versatility is his greatest strength, and it was on show in full force on matchday 14, as the Italian dominated in everything he did.
Riccardo Calafiori was everywhere vs Brentford – What role do you want to see him play?
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Riccardo Calafiori vs Brentford:
- 3/5 tackles won
- 9/11 duels won
- 3 clearances
- 4 recoveries
- 2/3 successful dribbles
- 2 shots on target
From shots on target and dribbles to duels and clearances, the 23-year-old was everywhere against Brentford, and most importantly, was everywhere with intent.
There’s a reason why even the talent of Myles Lewis-Skelly can’t usurp Calafiori right now, as the defender is playing at the top of his game.
Arsenal fans noticed Calafiori’s positioning against Brentford
If there’s one thing Calafiori is going to do in a game, it’s find himself in an unexpected position on the pitch.
Arsenal fans call Calafiori a unicorn, which is what the Italian was called during the win over Brentford.
On X, one Arsenal supporter said, “Calafiori isn’t normal. He defends, he carries, he attacks like a striker, a true unicorn. Galactico aura all over him.”
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Others on social media also picked up on how the defender moved around the pitch.
“Calafiori is unironically playing as an auxiliary striker,” a fan said, as another agreed, “Calafiori doesn’t have a position. Bro just does what he wants at any given moment.”
One supporter even pleaded for Arteta to test Calafiori as a striker.
“Calafiori can still become a Centre Forward. Arteta show me something in Carabao cup.”
Calafiori arrived at Arsenal as a centre-back, transformed into a left-back and is now showing that his versatility is limitless.
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