Calafiori's Early Season Hat-trick: Arsenal's Tactical Edge

Calafiori's early season hat-trick gives Arsenal a tactical boost against Aston Villa.

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What happened. Arsenal faced Aston Villa at home, with Calafiori's early season hat-trick providing a tactical advantage.

• Villa had a great record against Arsenal under Emery.
• Opening day 4-0 defeat to Brighton was misleading.

The match was expected to be tough for Arsenal, but Calafiori's performance was key.

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