Video: Calafiori claims Arsenal’s first Premier League goal of 2025-26 | OneFootball

Italy international Riccardo Calafiori is off the mark for the 2025-26, as he claimed Arsenal’s first Premier League goal of the season with the opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

The former Bologna centre-back lined up as a starter on the left of Mikel Arteta’s back four, along with Benjamin White, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

It was Declan Rice’s corner that provided Calafiori with the opportunity to put Arsenal ahead.

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The England international’s delivery was aimed at goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who, under pressure from Saliba, was unable to get a strong hand to the ball, which allowed for Calafiori to bundle home at the far post.

The Italian is now up to three goals from his 20 appearances in the Premier League to date since joining from Bologna last summer.

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