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How Riccardo Calafiori provided Arsenal’s spark in statement win at Aston Villa
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And, when Arsenal seemed short of incision at Villa Park, it was their charismatic, compelling left-back who provided the element of unpredictability required. But Saka’s second goal in as many league games showed Arsenal already had the potential to kick on; if Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard can stay fit, each could offer more goals than last year.
“That image when the players were on the floor, totally battered, it was a really difficult one to take and we used that,” said Arteta. “Ebs comes on and makes the difference to win the game,” said Arteta.
“We are happy how we are closing the window,” said Unai Emery. He showed flashes of pace without getting a chance.
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- And, when Arsenal seemed short of incision at Villa Park, it was their charismatic, compelling left-back who provided the element of unpredictability required.
- “That image when the players were on the floor, totally battered, it was a really difficult one to take and we used that,” said Arteta.
- But Saka’s second goal in as many league games showed Arsenal already had the potential to kick on; if Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard can stay fit, each could offer more goals than last year.
- “Ebs comes on and makes the difference to win the game,” said Arteta.
- He showed flashes of pace without getting a chance.
- “We are happy how we are closing the window,” said Unai Emery .
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