pgzen Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is not using the weak fixture list as an excuse ahead of this weekend’s trip to Manchester City. pgzen

Arsenal drew 0-0 at Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday before playing another away game in the Premier League at Manchester City on Sunday, September 22.

In addition to continuing their third consecutive away game (including the away game at Spurs), the Gunners have also had less rest than the Citizens, who played in Europe on Wednesday and have been at home since the league game against Brentford last weekend.

“They have programmed this competition, it’s like this and we just have to adapt to the challenge,” the 22-year-old new defender said.

The former Bologna man also spoke about his start to his career with the Gunners, where he has made three appearances: “I have settled in, the club has treated me very well and now it’s time to play more. I am learning very quickly, so I am ready to be on the pitch to help the team.” ( pgzen )