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Arteta hails Arsenal defender's 'chaotic' edge as Saka responds to injury doubters

Mikel Arteta singled out Riccardo Calafiori for praise after Arsenal's convincing win over West Ham, describing the defender as a unique and disruptive presence in his tactical system.

The Italy international, who arrived from Bologna in a £31 million ($41m) deal, played a highly advanced role at left-back, frequently stepping into midfield to dictate play and even drifting over to the right-hand side.

It was another energetic performance from a player who has been one of the Gunners' most consistent starters this season.

Arteta acknowledged that Calafiori's style can appear unpredictable, but insisted that his energy and movement make him a nightmare for opposing teams.

"A lot

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