Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2019

17-year-old Bukayo Saka joined the Arsenal first team in training ahead of the North London derby, and he was even on the winning team in their practice match.

Dani Ceballos has paid tribute to Jose Antonio Reyes, admitting he’s proud to have followed in his idol’s footsteps by joining Arsenal.

Emile Smith Rowe appeared to suffer an injury setback with the Arsenal u23s on Friday, although it’s not clear whether it’s anything serious yet.

Arsenal 15-year-old Malcolm Ebiowei made his debut for the u18s on Saturday, featuring in a disappointing late defeat to Southampton.

Arsenal u23s scored an excellent team goal to spark a comeback away to Derby on Friday, and fans on Twitter have enjoyed watching it back.

Eddie Nketiah has discussed his start to life with Leeds United on loan, after three goals in just 197 minutes for his new side.

Dani Ceballos has received a call-up to return to Spain’s senior national team, after playing for the u21s over the summer.

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah have received call-ups to the England u21s, among other Arsenal players in the England youth teams squads for next month.

Arsenal u23s came back from 2-0 down to draw against Derby away from home on Friday night, with Folarin Balogun the inspiration for the team again.

Tanguy Ndombele, the French midfielder who became Tottenham Hotspur’s club-record signing over the summer, appears to be out of the North London derby with injury.

Arsenal have drawn Eintracht Frankfurt, Standard Liege and Vitoria in the Europa League group stage, with matches to take place between September 19th and December 12th.

Former Gunner Stephy Mavididi has joined Dijon on loan from Juventus, with an option to buy at the end of the season.

AS Roma’s reported interest in Shkodran Mustafi looks like it isn’t going to go anywhere, with the Serie A side loaning Chris Smalling from Manchester United instead.

Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney and Konstantinos Mavropanos are all expected to return to full training in September, after a positive update from the Arsenal medical team.

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal for Everton against Lincoln City in the League Cup on Wednesday, and there are plenty of reasons to be glad about that fact.

Galatasaray are no longer interested in a move for Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, according to reports.

Arsenal suffered another set-back in their academy left-back options on Tuesday, with Tolaji Bola suffering an injury against Northampton Town.

Emile Smith Rowe completed 90 minutes and provided an assist for the Arsenal u21s against Northampton Town on Tuesday, though he did miss a penalty in the shootout.

Alex Iwobi believes playing under Marco Silva will improve him as a player, after completing a deadline-day move to Everton from Arsenal this summer.

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds United on Tuesday in the League Cup, but despite inspiring a comeback for 2-2, his loan side exited the competition on penalties.