Noni Madueke reacts as Riccardo Calafiori reveals what he ‘loved’ about Arsenal win
Riccardo Calafiori has delivered an emotional message to his Arsenal teammates and supporters.
Mikel Arteta enjoyed a winning start to his Champions League campaign, as Arsenal defeated Athletic Club 2-0 on Tuesday, 16 September.
Arteta’s substitutes proved all the difference, as both Gabriel Martinelli and Trossard scored off the bench for the North Londoners.
After Arsenal beat Athletic Club on 16 September, the Gunners are now preparing for their Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday, 21 September.
Riccardo Calafiori praises team spirit after Arsenal victory
Amid Arsenal’s successful start to the new season, Real Madrid are interested in signing defender William Saliba.
Meanwhile, taking to Instagram on Wednesday, 17 September, Calafiori wrote: “3 points and clean sheet. Loved the spirit from everyone, what a team!”
Calafori’s poignant message attracted a like from Noni Madueke, who impressed when Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Saturday, 13 September.
Noni Madueke must produce his best form against Manchester City
Following a busy summer of recruitment at the Emirates Stadium, Madueke has proven himself as a worthy addition to Arsenal, thanks to his direct dribbling style.
| Arsenal’s last three results | All competitions 2025/26 |
| Liverpool (A) | 1-0 L |
| Nottingham Forest (H) | 3-0 W |
| Athletic Club (A) | 0-2 W |
The former Chelsea man dazzled against Nottingham Forest, helping the Gunners cope without fellow right-winger Bukayo Saka, who remains sidelined through injury.
However, the 23-year-old will have to perform at his very best once again when Arteta’s men face fellow title hopefuls Manchester City in the Premier League on 21 September.
Pep Guardiola’s men previously endured consecutive defeats to Tottenham and Brighton.
However, they proved their class in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over local rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 14 September.
Arsenal, therefore, need stars like Madueke to deliver, so that they avoid a similar fate to that of the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Arteta will want summer signing and striker Viktor Gyokeres to score against a potential title rival for the first time since arriving from Sporting.