Dan Critchlow

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Arsenal fan since a young age, now a season ticket holder who enjoys writing, tweeting and making videos about the Gunners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Mohamed Elneny and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal celebrate the team's victory at full-time following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Where are Arsenal’s 21 released players now?

Arsenal released 21 players from their contracts with the men's senior and academy teams this summer, let's have a look at where they all ended up.
CADIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hector Bellerin of Real Betis Balompie arrives to the stadium prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Cadiz CF and Real Betis at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on February 09, 2024 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Former Gunner wants to return to the Emirates Stadium

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has admitted he'd like to return to the Emirates Stadium to watch a game, and he's following his old club from afar.
Mauro Bandeira signs for NK Tabor Sezana (Photo via Bandeira on Instagram)

Released Arsenal midfielder signs for Slovenian club

Former Arsenal academy midfielder Mauro Bandeira has signed for Slovenian club NK Tabor Sezana, following his release by the Gunners this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Arsenal fans hold scarfs aloft during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal explore Emirates Stadium expansion

Arsenal have started to explore expanding the Emirates Stadium amid high demand for tickets, according to a report.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal clashes with Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth in the box, leading to a penalty awarded to AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ex-ref explains why David Raya wasn’t sent off vs Bournemouth

Former referee Mark Halsey has explained why he believes it was the correct decision not to send off David Raya against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Jack Wilshere managing the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Jack Wilshere agrees to leave Arsenal for first-team role

Jack Wilshere has decided to leave Arsenal for a first-team coaching role at Norwich City, and he'll complete the move this week.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 31, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Early Arsenal team news as 2 seemingly ruled out vs Shakhtar

Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both unlikely to be involved for Arsenal against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night, after missing training on Monday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Raya of Arsenal embraces his teammate Tommy Setford prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal youth squad gives senior call-up hints for Shakhtar clash

The Arsenal u19s are set to face Shakhtar Donetsk in their third UEFA Youth League clash on Tuesday afternoon, but they'll be without a few key players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Jack Porter of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players called up by England for u17 Euro qualifiers

Three Arsenal players have been called up by England for their u17 European Championship qualifiers this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Former Gunner claims Bukayo Saka is better than 99% of players at their best

Hector Bellerin believes Bukayo Saka isn't yet in his prime, but that he's already better than 99% of players in their best years.
Dan Casey playing for the Arsenal academy (Photo via Casey on Instagram)

Arsenal youngster nets 6th goal in 5 league games

Arsenal teenager Dan Casey has made a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign, scoring his sixth goal of the season over the weekend.
Fabio Vieira with FC Porto (Photo via FC Porto on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee makes 1st start after near 2-month wait

Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira made his first start back with FC Porto at the weekend, playing over an hour in their cup win over Sintrense.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' English head coach Gary O'Neil (L) and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta react during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Wolves boss questions officials’ bias towards Manchester City

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has suggested officials could be subconsciously influenced to give Manchester City decisions.
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Gavi of FC Barcelona runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Albert Sambi Lokonga of Sevilla FC during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee plays against Barcelona after 2nd injury return

Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga continued his comeback from injury against Barcelona on Sunday, despite missing out on the Sevilla starting lineup.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, interacts with Harvey Elliott of Liverpool after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Liverpool manager highlights inconsistency with Saliba red card

Liverpool's Arne Slot has highlighted the inconsistency in the red card shown to Arsenal's William Saliba and the one not shown to Chelsea on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal hands the Captains armband to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Injury updates on 4 Arsenal stars for Shakhtar clash

Mikel Arteta has given fitness updates on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Gabriel Martinelli ahead of Arsenal's game against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United FC at Craven Cottage on September 21, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee still waiting for start despite goals & assists

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson has appeared in every game since his move to Fulham, but the winger is still waiting for his first league start.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal star singles out fans after Bournemouth defeat

Declan Rice has praised the Arsenal fans for their support in the stadium despite the defeat to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Tyreece John-Jules (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal Academy)

Released Arsenal striker signs for new club

Arsenal academy striker Tyreece John-Jules has joined Crawley Town after being released by the Gunners this summer.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth shoots and misses during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Winger who helped Bournemouth beat Arsenal admits he’s a Gunner

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo admitted he's an Arsenal fan ahead of Saturday's game between the two sides.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri should be involved against Shakhtar Donetsk

Mikel Arteta's initial hesitance with Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri made sense, but the midfielder needs to be in the team now.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after receiving a red card, as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta admits internal Arsenal talks about recent red cards

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have had discussions over their recent red-card record, but Saturday's sending-off was difficult to legislate for.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth (obscured) during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Which matches will William Saliba miss through suspension?

William Saliba received a red card for Arsenal against Bournemouth on Saturday, and he's now set to serve a suspension for Mikel Arteta's side.
Howard Webb listens to an earpiece during Arsenal's match against Bournemouth (Image via Sky Sports)

Did Howard Webb influence VAR for Arsenal red card?

Howard Webb was caught on camera wearing an earpiece as William Saliba received a red card on Saturday, leading fans to wonder whether the two things were related.
Bukayo Saka in the Arsenal third kit for 2024/25 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal to wear new kit vs Bournemouth

Arsenal are set to wear their new third kit for the first time in a competitive fixture against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) and Bournemouth's Spanish manager Andoni Iraola greet each other before the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on September 30, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bournemouth injury updates ahead of Arsenal game

AFC Bournemouth could be in a rare position of having zero injury problems when they host Arsenal this weekend.
Kai Havertz with his Player of the Match award for Arsenal's win over Paris Saint-Germain (Photo via Champions League on Twitter)

Behind the video call that led Kai Havertz to sign for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta convinced Kai Havertz to sign for Arsenal on a video call during the German international's summer holiday, according to a report.
GRAZ, AUSTRIA: Mika Biereth of SK Sturm Graz runs with the ball under pressure from Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge KV during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between SK Sturm Graz and Club Brugge KV at Worthersee Stadion on October 02, 2024. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

8-goal former Gunner admits Arsenal return would be “fantastic”

Mika Biereth says a future transfer back to Arsenal would be fantastic, after his strong start to the season with Sturm Graz.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal takes throw-in during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal summer signing explains his January visit to the Emirates

It's been widely reported that Riccardo Calafiori came to watch Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium months before his transfer, and the player has now explained why.
Newcastle United's Swedish striker Alexander Isak reacts as he warms up during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in London on May 28, 2023.(Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal on alert as Newcastle United star stalls on new deal

Alexander Isak is continuing to stall on a new contract with Newcastle United, reportedly putting Arsenal on high alert.

Arsenal’s fastest player also tops table for most sprints

Gabriel Martinelli is both Arsenal's fastest player and also their most frequent sprinter, according to the stats so far this season.
MURCIA, SPAIN: Lamine Yamal of Spain acknowledges the fans during the warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Nueva Condomina on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)

Arsenal 29yo sings praises of Barcelona youngster

Arsenal's David Raya has praised Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, but called on everyone to let the player enjoy his football.
Shakhtar Donetsk's Heorhiy Sudakov fights for the ball with Marseille's Jordan Veretout (L) during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Olympique de Marseille and Shakhtar Donetsk at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on February 22, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal in race to sign 7-goal star from next week’s opponents

Arsenal are among those in the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Georgi Sudakov, with the two clubs set to face off in the Champions League next week.
Ethan Nwaneri celebrates a goal for the England youth teams (Photo via Nwaneri on Instagram)

Ethan Nwaneri scores 20-yard finish as he impresses on England youth duty

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri carried his strong form into the October international break with a couple of goals for the England u19s.
Neto after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal summer signing ineligible for Saturday’s Bournemouth clash

Arsenal summer signing Neto will be ineligible again this weekend against Bournemouth, meaning another youth goalkeeper will be required to make the step up.
CORDOBA, SPAIN: Mikel Merino of Spain walks into the pitch during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Serbia at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel on October 15, 2024. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal international hits post in 1st start of the season

Mikel Merino made his first competitive start of the season with Spain on Tuesday, perhaps setting him up for another with Arsenal this weekend.
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores a penalty kick during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal international now a doubt to face Bournemouth after injury

Gabriel Martinelli could still miss Arsenal's match against Bournemouth on Saturday but the club aren't concerned that his injury is serious.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s youth internationals got on this October break

Five Arsenal youth players were involved with their national teams over the October break, let's look at how they got on.
ROME, ITALY: Leandro Trossard of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

October results for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

With the October international break now at an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 11 internationals got on.
Referee Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Brentford's Nathan Collins (unseen) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool-fan VAR & Merseyside ref: Arsenal learn Bournemouth match officials

The Premier League have confirmed their match officials for Arsenal's fixture against Bournemouth this weekend.