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 - SEPTEMBER 15: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Major update on Saka injury ahead of Atalanta & Manchester City

Arsenal are confident Bukayo Saka only suffered with cramp against Tottenham Hotspur, and that he'll be available against Atalanta on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Christian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur reacts ahead of Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Spurs’ Romero shares excuses after yet another Arsenal defeat

Cristian Romero has been sharing excuses from journalists in his home country after he lost yet another north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday.
MONTERREY, MEXICO: Marcelo Flores of Tigres celebrates after scoring the team’s fifth goal during the 16th round match between Tigres UANL and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2024 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Former Gunner returns to Mexico squad after Arsenal exit

Marcelo Flores has been back in the Mexico squad recently after a two-year absence, with his transfer from Arsenal to Tigres paying dividends.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Leicester City FC at Selhurst Park on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal striker ‘feeling good’ after Crystal Palace debut

Eddie Nketiah says he's feeling good after his debut for new club Crystal Palace, with the ex-Arsenal striker impressing in his first performance.

Arsenal loanee finally makes full league debut a year after Gunners start

Arsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. has had to wait a while for his first league start in senior football, but he finally got it on Saturday.
Heerenveen's Dutch head coach Robin van Persie gestures from the techincal area during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and SC Heerenveen at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on August 11, 2024. (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Robin van Persie humiliated as his team lose 9-1

Robin van Persie's first spell in management hasn't got off to an ideal start, with his team losing 9-1 in his fourth game in charge.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Fulham in action during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and West Ham United FC at Craven Cottage on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee impresses in 1st Fulham appearance

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson impressed on his debut for Fulham on Saturday, despite the team slipping to a draw in the final stages.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz (rear C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 28, 2024. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Kai Havertz: I don’t speak to Spurs players now

Kai Havertz says he doesn't speak to Tottenham Hotspur players, as he prepares to start in the north London derby for Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Arteta: I was never going to leave Arsenal for anyone

Mikel Arteta insists that he never intended to leave Arsenal before signing his contract extension with the Gunners, regardless of the team interested in him.
Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Tottenham Forest at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on August 19, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Richarlison drops early Spurs team news hint for Arsenal clash

Richarlison has hinted that Tottenham Hotspur teammate Dominic Solanke is fit to face Arsenal, though he himself is expected to miss the game.
Ethan Nwaneri in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

5 Arsenal youth players join first-team training ahead of Spurs clash

Five Arsenal youth players trained with the first team ahead of the Gunners trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal controls the ball against Hannibal Mejbri in the first half during a pre-season friendly match at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Rumours hint Arsenal could start 17yo against Spurs

Rumours are circling that Arsenal could be set to start Ethan Nwaneri in the north London derby this weekend, according to the BBC's Mark Chapman.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Spurs midfielder charged by FA ahead of Arsenal clash

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged by the FA for misconduct, but he won't miss their game against Arsenal.
Jack Henry-Francis playing for Sligo Rovers (Photo via Sligo Rovers on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee sent off on 3rd start

Arsenal loanee Jack Henry-Francis was dismissed for a second yellow card in Sligo Rovers' defeat to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.
Raheem Sterling in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arteta explains how Sterling convinced him to sign him

Mikel Arteta says he was convinced to bring in Raheem Sterling in just a few seconds of their conversation, with the winger admitting he was "dreaming" of getting the call.
Per Mertesacker in attendance at Arsenal's u21 game vs Reading (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal make double addition to recruitment team

Arsenal have appointed Wolves' London Lead Scout as their new Head of South and South West Recruitment, according to a report.
Kieran Tierney back in training with Arsenal (Photo via Tierney on Instagram)

Arsenal name 70 players in Premier League squad

The Premier League have confirmed Arsenal's squad list for the 2024/25 season, with 22 senior players and 48 youth players named.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Thomas Partey of Arsenal controls the ball whilst under pressure from Nathan Ake of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Manchester City 29yo ruled out against Arsenal after injury

Nathan Ake will miss Manchester City's match against Arsenal next weekend after picking up an injury on international duty.
Eddie Nketiah after signing for Crystal Palace (Photo via CPFC.co.uk)

Ex-Arsenal striker scores brace on friendly debut for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has praised Eddie Nketiah ahead of his competitive debut for the club, revealing the striker has already scored a brace in a friendly.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Key Arsenal star facing a month out with injury

Martin Odegaard could miss a month of football with the injury he picked up on international duty with Norway, according to a report.
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 midfielder a doubt to face Arsenal after injury

Harvey Elliott is a doubt for Liverpool's match against Arsenal next month after fracturing his foot on international duty with the England u21s.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on January 13, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal target pushes for release clause in new Newcastle contract

Newcastle United are working on a new contract for Arsenal-linked Alexander Isak, but the player reportedly wants a release clause in the deal.
TALLINN, ESTONIA - MAY 23: Michelle Agyemang of England gets away from Vicky López of Spain during the UEFA Women's European Under-17 Championship Semi-Final match between Spain and England at Lilleküla Stadium on May 23, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images )

Arsenal complete deadline-day loan to Brighton

The Arsenal Women have finalised the loan of Michelle Agyemang to Brighton and Hove Albion for the 2024/25 campaign, with both clubs confirming the news.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Cesc Fabregas takes part in Enterprise Rent-A-Player at Westway Sports Centre on April 22, 2024 in London, England. Enterprise Rent-A-Player, a competition offering five-a-side football teams across Europe the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a European legend join their squad for one night only. The star-studded Enterprise 'Rent-A-Player' line-up is formed of legends Cesc Fabregas, Radamel Falcao and Fabien Barthez. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Enterprise Rent-A-Car Rent-A-Player UEFA Europa League Campaign)

Fabregas: Worse for Arsenal to finish 2nd than Spurs finish 6th

Cesc Fabregas believes it would be worse for Arsenal to finish second than for Tottenham Hotspur to finish sixth, putting the pressure on the Gunners ahead of Sunday's derby.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Injury latest on 4 Arsenal stars ahead of Spurs clash

Mikel Arteta has given updates on four of Arsenal's injured players ahead of the north London derby, providing a mixed picture.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Aaron Ramsdale of Southampton applaud the fans after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Southampton FC at Gtech Community Stadium on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsdale looking forward to 1st game back at Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale insists there's no bitterness between himself and Mikel Arteta, but he's looking forward to Southampton's upcoming game at the Emirates Stadium.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji with the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for August 2024

Arsenal 21yo wins Player of the Month award

Arsenal's Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has won the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for August, after an outstanding few weeks for the forward.
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)

Jamal Musiala & Robert Pires talk about Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka's name has been in the media a lot this week, with Jamal Musiala praising him but former Gunner Robert Pires suggesting he lacks consistency.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal interacts with match referee Chris Kavanagh after being shown a second yellow card during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Rice praised by opponent for his red-card reaction

Joel Veltman has praised Declan Rice for his reaction to his red card against Brighton and called the sending-off 'harsh'.
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY: Eberechi Eze of England looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arsenal held genuine summer interest in Crystal Palace midfielder

Arsenal held a genuine interest in Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace this summer, though they didn't follow it up with a bid for the player.
Tottenham Hotspur's Ivorian-born Malian midfielder #08 Yves Bissouma (L) vies with Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Spurs duo could miss Arsenal clash with international injury & training setback

Yves Bissouma is a doubt to face Arsenal after an injury on international duty, with a least one more Spurs player set to miss the game.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at St James' Park on September 01, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Newcastle demands priced Arsenal & Liverpool out of winger move

Summer Arsenal transfer links with Anthony Gordon have been played down, with Newcastle United setting a high price for the winger.
Ethan Nwaneri with the England u17s (Photo via EnglandFootball.com)

Nwaneri scores twice: Arsenal youth international roundup for September

Arsenal had nine youth internationals in action for England and Wales over the September break, let's look at how they got on.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s 13 internationals got on in September

With the September international break coming to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 13 call-ups got on.
Coby Small signs for Bournemouth (Photo via AFCB.co.uk)

Bournemouth sign 2 players released by Arsenal

AFC Bournemouth have confirmed the signings of two young players released by Arsenal, with Coby Small and Teo Minchev joining the club.
ROME, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Nuno Tavares (R) of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on August 31, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee praised by club president after 2-assist debut

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has praised the signing of Nuno Tavares from Arsenal, with the player currently on loan with a purchase clause.
Rob Holding during an Arsenal training session (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Ex-Arsenal star deletes social media posts about new club

Former Gunner Rob Holding has hinted at his discontent with current club Crystal Palace by updating his social media profile.
Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst departs early from a training session for the Dutch national team, at the KNVB Campus in Zeist, on September 8, 2024, two days before the UEFA Nations League match between Netherlands and Germany. (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 23yo sparks angry training confrontation on international duty

Dutch manager Ronald Koeman had to step in after Wout Weghorst was left frustrated by a challenge from Arsenal's Jurrien Timber in training.

Former Gunner announces retirement at 31

Former Arsenal midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup has decided to retire from professional football, turning down offers to return to the Turkish Super Lig.
Riccardo Calafiori (L) with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal set stance on Jorginho sale to Turkey

Arsenal aren't going to sell Jorginho to Turkey in the coming days, for similar reasons to why they didn't consider Leandro Trossard's exit.