What happened. Riccardo Calafiori has been shortlisted for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August after an impressive start with Arsenal.

Arsenal won both fixtures without conceding, allowing only one shot on target.
Calafiori assisted goals for Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.
He joined Arsenal in 2024 and has now secured a regular starting spot.

His form could boost his chances with Italy ahead of the next international window.

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