Riccardo Calafiori and Michael Kayode shine in Premier League openers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Premier League kicked off its 2026/27 season over the weekend. Riccardo Calafiori played a key role in Arsenal's 3-0 victory against Coventry City, contributing an assist and helping secure a clean sheet. Meanwhile, Michael Kayode scored for Brentford in their 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. This match marked a challenging start for Sandro Tonali, who received a poor rating for his debut with Spurs. Both Calafiori and Kayode’s performances highlight the strong impact of Italian players in the Premier League this season.
- •Calafiori assists in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Coventry City.
- •Kayode scores in Brentford's 3-0 victory over Tottenham.
- •Tonali rates poorly in his debut for Tottenham.
- •Premier League season began with four matches over the weekend.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Italy players in Premier League: Kayode and Calafiori off to flying starts
"League football is back this weekend, and not only in Serie A: Action in the Premier League is now well underway as well and things couldn’t have got off to a better start for Italy international Ri...
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