Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Riccardo Calafiori's injury may not be as serious as first feared. The Italy defender was seen sprinting from the dugout to celebrate Leandro Trossard's dramatic winner against West Ham on Sunday, just hours after being withdrawn at half-time with a knock during the 1-0 victory at the London Stadium.

The 23-year-old's absence from the second half had sparked immediate concerns about his availability for Arsenal's final home match of the season against Burnley. But the viral footage of Calafiori racing onto the pitch at full pace has provided a major boost, suggesting the issue could be minor.

Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed post-match that Calafiori had picked up a knock, along with Ben White, who also required an early adjustment. "After that, I said at half-time to the boys, we're really going to go for it, so be ready," Arteta explained. A more detailed update on Calafiori's condition is expected when the boss faces the media later this week.

The timing couldn't be more crucial for Arsenal. The Gunners will know before kick-off against Burnley whether a win could clinch their first Premier League title in 22 years—that scenario depends on Manchester City dropping points against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. With a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain also looming on May 30, Arteta faces a delicate balancing act in managing his squad's fitness over the coming weeks.

For now, Calafiori's energetic celebrations suggest the Gunners' defensive options remain strong as they push for glory on multiple fronts.