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.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Everton: Aubameyang brace

Here are our player ratings as Arsenal came through a tough matchup against a resurgent Everton to leapfrog their opponents in the table on Sunday afternoon.
Konstantinos Mavropanos goes for the ball with FC Nürnberg (Photo via FCN.de)

Mavropanos picks up injury in SV Darmstadt clash

Konstantinos Mavropanos picked up an injury in FC Nürnberg's clash with SV Darmstadt 98 on Sunday, a disappointing setback after his recent strong form.
Jordi Osei-Tutu (L) celebrating Bochum's late winner (Photo via Instagram)

Jordi Osei-Tutu returns to the pitch in VfL Bochum win

On Saturday, Jordi Osei-Tutu returned to the pitch exactly two months after his last appearance for VfL Bochum, helping them to a late victory.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes (L) vies with Strasbourg's French midfielder Adrien Thomasson during the French L1 football match between Strasbourg (RCSA) and Lille (LOSC), on February 1, 2020, at the Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP)

Arsenal-linked Gabriel Magalhaes would cost €30m

Arsenal-linked Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes would cost €30m this summer, according to reports in France.
Daniel Ballard (3) in training with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal Academy)

Daniel Ballard close to comeback after injury cut loan short

Daniel Ballard is close to a comeback after serious injury cut his loan spell with Swindon Town short, rejoining full training with the first team.
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Arsene Wenger assesses Arsenal top-4 chances

Arsene Wenger spoke to the media about the chances of Arsenal making the top four this season, and couldn't help referring to his old club as 'we'.
Olympiakos' French midfielder Mathieu Valbuena (L) vies with Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (R) during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Sokratis credits Arteta for Arsenal’s defensive improvement

Sokratis Papastathopoulos gives much of the credit for the recent defensive improvement at Arsenal to head coach Mikel Arteta.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 15: Carlos Soler of Valencia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on December 15, 2019, in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Valencia’s Carlos Soler on Arsenal summer shortlist

Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler is on the Arsenal transfer list for this summer, despite signing a new deal in December, according to reports.

Arsenal u18s lose to Leicester but Bandeira makes debut

The Arsenal u18s lost again on Saturday, but they'll take some positives from the Leicester City match despite the defeat.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Everton: Torreira & Özil return

Arsenal face Everton on Sunday, looking to make it three wins in a row since the winter break and keep their unbeaten 2020 run going.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal Team News: Özil & Torreira back + Bellerin update

Mesut Özil and Lucas Torreira are available again, after missing the Olympiacos clash, plus there's news on Hector Bellerin's situation.
Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette celebrate Arsenal's goal against Olympiacos (Photo via Twitter)

Saka makes WhoScored Europa League Team of the Week

Bukayo Saka made WhoScored's Europa League Team of the Week for the Round-of-32 first leg matches on Thursday.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Leno: Arteta decided I’ll play in the PL and in Europe

Bernd Leno says Mikel Arteta plans to play him in the Europa League as well as the Premier League, breaking with the tradition of the last few years.
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins reacts ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympiakos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on November 26, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / IKIMAGES / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Martins: Arsenal have improved a lot

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins admits Arsenal have improved a lot, but he still hopes to achieve qualification to the next round of the Europa League.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka (L) vies with Olympiakos' Norwegian defender Omar Elabdellaoui (R) during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Van Persie compares Saka assist to Bergkamp’s passes

Robin van Persie thinks he saw a hint of Dennis Bergkamp in the way Bukayo Saka set up Alexandre Lacazette's goal against Olympiacos.
Malcolm Ebiowei signs for Rangers (Photo via Instagram)

Malcolm Ebiowei joins Rangers on permanent deal

Arsenal youngster Malcolm Ebiowei joined Rangers in a permanent move on Thursday, after at least one trial at a Premier League club.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece.

“Sign please”: Lacazette sends contract message to Saka

Alexandre Lacazette is encouraging Bukayo Saka to sign a new contract at Arsenal, based on the comments below his latest Instagram post.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after he scores the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Saka shines again

Arsenal return to London with an away win under their belts, overcoming Olympiacos 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (L) talks with Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos (2nd R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Ceballos on his biggest challenges at Arsenal so far

Dani Ceballos says he's had to overcome a few challenges since arriving at Arsenal over the summer, but he's trying to give everything for the team now.
Robbie Burton after signing for Dinamo Zagreb (Photo by Damir Krajac / Cropix Cropix)

Burton: Everyone at Arsenal was shocked I left for Dinamo

Robbie Burton says it was a shock for people at Arsenal when he decided to leave for Dinamo Zagreb, but he thinks it was the right choice.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy with the England youth teams (Photo via Instagram)

Awe and Norton-Cuffy help England u16s to clean sheet

Arsenal academy youngsters Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Zach Awe helped the England u16s keep a clean sheet against Denmark on Wednesday.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 23: Jonathan David #20 of Canada takes a shot on goal as Alejandro Portal #8 of Cuba defends during the second half of their Group A 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup match at Bank of America Stadium on June 23, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Canada won 7-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Arsenal tracking €20m Gent forward Jonathan David

Arsenal are tracking Gent forward Jonathan David ahead of a potential summer transfer, according to various reports, with the price set at around €20m.
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins attends a press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on November 25, 2019, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match against Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins: We are here to fight

Olympiacos manager Pedro Martins promises his team are ready to fight, despite the difficulties he expects to face from Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal takes on Valentino Lazaro of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal need European football to secure Saka extension

Arsenal believe they may have to qualify for a European competition to convince Bukayo Saka to sign an extension, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Santi Cazorla: Arteta deserves to be Arsenal head coach

Santi Cazorla says Mikel Arteta deserves to be the head coach at Arsenal, as he was always a leader in the dressing room as a player.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal team news for Olympiacos: Mari, Özil, Torreira

Arsenal travel to Greece for their game against Olympiacos on Thursday, and Pablo Mari is among those available for selection.
Kelechi Nwakali in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Kelechi Nwakali work permit sorted to play for SD Huesca

Kelechi Nwakali has his work permit sorted and is in full training with the SD Huesca squad, with the plan to integrate him into the first team this season.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Valentino Lazaro of Newcastle United battle for possession during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Saka: Left-back not my natural position but I’m learning

Bukayo Saka admits left-back still isn't his natural position, but the chance to play it is a learning experience he hopes will enhance his career.
Folarin Balogun (Photo via Instagram / FolarinBalogun67)

Video: Folarin Balogun scores 30-yard strike for u23s

Folarin Balogun scored from distance against Premier League 2 league leaders Chelsea on Monday, his first goal in the competition after injury.
SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 01: Jonathan Tah of Leverkusen controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at PreZero-Arena on February 01, 2020, in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal hold interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah

Arsenal are looking at Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah for a summer transfer, according to reports.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 02: Jordi Osei-Tutu of Bochum is challenged by Atakan Karazor of VfB Stuttgart during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum 1848 at Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 02, 2019, in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Osei-Tutu returns to Bochum squad after almost 2 months

Jordi Osei-Tutu rejoined the VfL Bochum squad for the first time in almost two months on Monday, making the bench against VfB Stuttgart.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur speaks with Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 16, 2020, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Son surgery could rule him out of North London derby

Tottenham Hotspur's Heung-Min Son will undergo surgery on an arm fracture this week, which could affect his participation in the North London derby.
Robbie Burton in pre-season (Photo via Instagram / Robbieeburton)

Arsenal confirm Robbie Burton sale to Dinamo Zagreb

Robbie Burton is joining Dinamo Zagreb on a permanent transfer, with Arsenal confirming the move on Tuesday.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Pablo Mari happy to make his debut appearance with u23s

Pablo Mari is feeling 'great' after his debut appearance for Arsenal, playing for the u23s against Chelsea on Monday.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Robbie Burton of Arsenal during the Leasing.com match between Northampton Town and Arsenal U21 at PTS Academy Stadium on August 27, 2019, in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Robbie Burton set for permanent move to Dinamo Zagreb

Robbie Burton is set to join Dinamo Zagreb from Arsenal on a permanent deal, with only the official announcement left to come.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba & St-Etienne situation worsens with another defeat

William Saliba was helpless to prevent Saint-Etienne slipping to another defeat over the weekend, this time succumbing to Stade Brestois.

Iliev bounces back from debut mistake to keep clean sheet

Dejan Iliev kept a clean sheet on his home debut for Jagiellonia Białystok on Sunday, bouncing back from a mistake in his first appearance.

Özil ‘offside’ proved officials still aren’t using VAR properly

Arsenal won 4-0 against Newcastle United on Sunday, but that shouldn't stop us drawing attention to a terrible offside decision against Mesut Özil in the second half.
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi arrives at the ground ahead of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Why Guendouzi’s dispute with Arteta isn’t a problem

Mikel Arteta suggested Matteo Guendouzi wasn't training or behaving well enough to make the Arsenal squad on Sunday, but that doesn't have to be a big problem.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Valentino Lazaro of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal working on new 5-year deal for Bukayo Saka

Arsenal are working on a new five-year deal for Bukayo Saka, speeding up negotiations on the basis of the 18-year-old's recent form.