Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2022

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Nicolas Pepe’s wife had a baby the night before the Wolves game, but Pepe insisted on playing anyway.

Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu were not included in the Arsenal squad for the game against Wolves on Thursday night, so what is the problem?

The disappointment of Dusan Vlahovic’s non-transfer to Arsenal won’t hold back Lucas Torreira’s move to Fiorentina, as the Italian side look to complete a deal.

Arsenal are planning to hold talks with Alexandre Lacazette over a potential new contract at the end of the season, despite Lyon’s recent approach.

James Olayinka is back in training with Arsenal, following the injury he picked up against the Chelsea u21s last month.

Arsenal decided not to activate Alexander Isak’s release clause in January, but they hope Real Sociedad will be open to selling in the summer and are already in touch with the player’s ‘entourage’.

Gabriel Martinelli believes Arsenal’s current side will be one of the best teams in the world in the future, as they reach their potential.

Fabrizio Romano understands Bukayo Saka and Arsenal are both feeling happy ahead of planned contract talks at the end of the season.

Karl Hein may not have kept a clean sheet on Tuesday night, but he won plenty of praise from those watching the game in a crucial win.

Arsenal January signing Lino Sousa joined first-team training this week, despite starting his Gunners career in the u18s.

Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on Arsenal’s injury situation ahead of Thursday’s Premier League clash with Wolves.

Arsenal are set to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract and a pay rise this summer, according to reports, though he’ll still earn less than other top bosses.

For their second Premier League clash of the fortnight, let’s take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Wolves on Thursday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he isn’t forgetting his friends in his previous teams, and he watched Arsenal beat Brentford at the weekend.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s performances are drawing interest from Mikel Arteta, as his loan manager tips him for a Premier League future.

Arsenal youngster Reuell Walters signed his first professional contract with the club this week, after turning 17 in December.

The Italian media aren’t drawing conclusions on Ainsley Maitland-Niles just yet, but one outlet suggests he’s in danger of being a flop.

The Arsenal u23s came from behind to draw with Leicester City on Monday night, with Omari Hutchinson getting his 15th goal contribution of the season.

Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe’s goals against Brentford earned them spots in the BBC’s Team of the Week for the latest round of fixtures.

Mikel Arteta has suggested Emile Smith Rowe can play very well as a central striker, as Arsenal head into the final months of the season with limited options.