Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori relishing chase for historic quadruple | OneFootball

Riccardo Calafiori has described Arsenal’s current position as a ‘dream’, with the club chasing an unprecedented quadruple.

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points with seven games remaining by beating Everton 2-0 on Saturday, putting them on the verge of league glory.

They have a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City looming on March 22 and remain in contention for the FA Cup and Champions League.

The stakes have never been higher at the Emirates Stadium heading into the final stretch of the season.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen, Calafiori spoke glowingly about the intensity of the months ahead.

“I think especially now, from March on to the next few months, it’s the best part of the season as well,” the Italian international told Arsenal’s official website.

“You started so early in the pre-season, and then you work so hard to get to this point, to be in the competition and to be so close to winning. I think it’s a dream to be here.”

After battling through injury setbacks earlier in the campaign, the 23-year-old has been a crucial part of a defensive unit that leads the Premier League in clean sheets for the third season running.

Capable of playing at left-back or centre-back, Calafiori’s versatility provides Arsenal with a range of options as they chase success on multiple fronts.