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Calafiori Keeps Arsenal Left-Back Spot as Lewis‑Skelly Waits for Chance

Reports cite Calafiori’s superior early-season form as the decisive factor.

Overview

  • Football365, citing the Daily Mail, reports Riccardo Calafiori has started Arsenal’s first three Premier League matches, recording one goal and two assists.
  • Myles Lewis-Skelly has logged 44 minutes across those fixtures and was an unused substitute against Liverpool before the international break.
  • The Daily Mail’s account says Mikel Arteta values Calafiori’s greater experience as a natural defender and his strong return to training after past injuries.
  • The same reporting notes Calafiori’s attacking output fits Arsenal’s wide build-up approach, with Lewis-Skelly receiving focused work on crossing under new assistant coach Gabriel Heinze.
  • Earlier comments from Arteta referenced lessons for Lewis-Skelly around discipline and defensive decision-making, while separate coverage suggests rotation later in the season could create opportunities.