Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2018

Hector Bellerin is pleased Arsenal turned things round to earn a point against Chelsea, even if he’s also disappointed they didn’t win the match.

Arsene Wenger thinks Jack Wilshere is proving doubters wrong, and deserves credit for showing the strength to get back to his level.

Arsene Wenger confirms the Gunners are close to signing Konstantinos Mavropanos, but they’ll send the Greek defender out on loan in January.

As July got underway, Arsenal were undergoing the final preparations for their pre-season tour.

Joel Campbell is set to return to Spain as he continues his recovery from injury, and he’s hopeful his fortunes will improve in 2018.

Tony Cottee says the only reason Alexis Sanchez would stay at Arsenal until the summer would be to earn himself more money.

Charlie Nicholas thinks only Mesut Özil and Alexandre Lacazette are good enough to get in a combined XI with Chelsea, ahead of tonight’s meeting.

New Sevilla boss Vincenzo Montella says he doesn’t know whether Arsenal target Steven N’Zonzi will stay with the club or not.

Paul Merson predicts a win for Chelsea over Arsenal this evening, believing the Gunners have serious problems with in-house division right now.

Emmanuel Petit thinks Granit Xhaka’s partnership with Jack Wilshere is holding the Englishman back from reaching his full potential at Arsenal.

Manchester United reportedly want to sign former Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra on a free transfer, amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal opened talks with Mesut Özil over a new contract in December, but they still haven’t reached an agreement with the German international.

Arsenal could have signed Tottenham and Manchester United target Malcom in 2015 for £35m less than he’s currently being valued at.

Wellington Silva has completed a medical with Internacional, and is waiting for the final paperwork to go through. Arsenal will profit from the transfer, courtesy of a buyback clause.

Charlie Nicholas thinks Arsene Wenger should sell and replace Alexis Sanchez, as he says it’s obvious the Chilean doesn’t want to stay with the Gunners.

Arsenal are interested in Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, but there are varying reports about the current status of a deal for the 20-year-old.

Bournemouth and Newcastle United are ahead of Leeds United in the race for Chris Willock, as Benfica struggle to give the ex-Arsenal forward enough minutes at the top level.

Fenerbahce are reportedly trying to lure Olivier Giroud to Turkey this month, in a bid to replace Robin van Persie and Fernandao.

Arsenal are facing a crisis ahead of tonight’s meeting with Chelsea, with up to six players potentially missing out through injury.

Arsenal had another roller coaster year in 2017, with plenty of heroes and villains contributing to such drama on and off the pitch.