Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has been awarded Arsenal's player of the month for August 2026, showcasing an impressive beginning to the 2026/27 season.
Arsenal defender Ben White has singled out his most challenging opponent in the Premier League, highlighting Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.
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The Premier League has revealed its list of candidates for the player of the month award for August.
1Riccardo Calafiori received high praise from Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher following Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. The Italian defender played a crucial role in the winning goal, teaming up with Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring within the first minute during the Community Shield match against Manchester City, which ended in a 3-0 victory, and shared his thoughts on the game live on TNT Sports.
A modern left-back has to effectively deal with one-on-one situations, shift into central positions, and contribute to flank attacks.
