Dan Critchlow Archives: 03/2023

Alex Iwobi has explained why he decided to leave Arsenal, with the signing of Nicolas Pepe effectively nudging him out of the door.

Leeds United are dealing with a number of injuries ahead of their visit to league leaders Arsenal, with Wilfried Gnonto now a doubt.

Robin van Persie thinks Arsenal will win the Premier League this season, though he adds that this is the most difficult part of any campaign.

Emile Smith Rowe admits he’s desperate to get back into the Arsenal team, after his latest goal on England u21 duty.

Jack Wilshere wants Declan Rice to join Arsenal and says he’s spoken to his former teammate about his progress at West Ham United.

Chris Sutton believes Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world this season, after Saka’s Player of the Match performance for England.

Gareth Southgate has responded to the speculation around Folarin Balogun’s international future by suggesting the striker needs to be patient.

Emile Smith Rowe and Ethan Nwaneri added goals to their England youth tallies on Saturday, as we hit the midway point of the break.

Mazeed Ogungbo provided an assist and helped Crawley Town to keep a clean sheet as his recent successful return to the side continues.

Granit Xhaka scored and assisted an impressive couple of goals for Switzerland on Saturday, in a 5-0 win against Belarus.

Martin Odegaard believes Rodri’s challenge “studs high” on him in Spain’s match against Norway on Saturday was a blatant penalty despite the referee playing on.

Bukayo Saka says he’s ready to help Oleksandr Zinchenko in any way he can, except during their game on Sunday afternoon.

Leandro Trossard has discussed his decision to join Arsenal and his surprise at getting so many minutes so soon after the move.

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Romeo Lavia this summer, with the midfielder joining Moises Caicedo on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist.

20-year-old Arsenal striker Mika Biereth has committed his international future to Denmark, writing off his other options.

Alexis Sanchez says that while he doesn’t regret going to Manchester United, he would have liked to go to Manchester City instead.

Arsenal had to settle for a draw away to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, despite finally ending their goal drought.

Auston Trusty made his debut for the United States Men’s National Team on Friday night, providing an assist in a big win for the side.

Bukayo Saka won the Football Black List award for his off-field work this week, sending a message of thanks through social media.

Julian Brandt is a target for Arsenal and a summer transfer to the Gunners is definitely an option, according to a report.