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Although he’s yet to make a start for Arsenal since signing this summer, Riccardo Calafiori could be a vital part of Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven for the upcoming North London derby. Declan Rice is suspended and Arsenal may turn to Calafiori as an alternative, who has already proved how capable he is during cameos off of the bench. Arteta may decide to deploy the Italian at left-back with Jurrien Timber moving into midfield, playing in the number eight role. Both defenders are extremely versatile, explaining why Arteta was so keen to bring them to the club. That being said, despite Calafiori…

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