Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2023

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta aren’t panicking about Kai Havertz’s start at the club, and they continue to believe he’s an important player for them.

Brentford are set to be without seven players for their League Cup game against Arsenal on Wednesday due to various injuries and suspensions.

Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly interested in Amario Cozier-Duberry, as Arsenal try to tie the youngster down to a new deal.

Arsenal take on Brentford in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday night, but where is the game available to watch?

Aaron Ramsdale could make a start against Brentford on Wednesday night, but David Raya is set to become Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper for the season.

Emile Smith Rowe is among the players in line for a start for Arsenal as they face Brentford on Wednesday night, according to a report.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has revealed he’s set to be out for a couple of months through injury, suffering a setback on loan with Luton Town.

FC Rapid owner Dan Sucu has confirmed they have a significant buy option in Catalin Cirjan’s loan deal, but it doesn’t currently seem likely they’ll activate it.

Arsenal hope to have Declan Rice back in action after injury in time for the weekend’s match against Bournemouth, according to reports, but Mikel Arteta didn’t seem so sure as he spoke to the media.

Arsenal have spent time scouting Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, along with a number of other major European clubs.

Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Ivan Toney and there’s a good chance he leaves Brentford in January, according to reports.

Bukayo Saka was in severe pain after a knock in the north London derby, but subsequent updates on the injury have been positive.

Nuno Tavares was forced off with an injury against Manchester City over the weekend, with Steve Cooper suggesting it’s a groin issue.

Patrick Vieira says the Arsenal job isn’t an easy one, but he’s not ruling out the possibility of taking it up someday.

Charlie Patino scored a cheeky flick for his first goal on loan with Swansea City on Saturday, helping them to a 3-0 win.

Gabriel Martinelli is expected to be back from his hamstring injury to face Manchester City, despite being left out by Brazil.

Aaron Ramsdale’s father has hit out at Jamie Carragher following the pundit’s latest round of comments putting down the goalkeeper.

Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard are expected to miss Arsenal’s game against Brentford on Wednesday, as assessments continue on their injuries.

Leandro Trossard was an unexpected absentee from Arsenal’s squad to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, after picking up an injury.

Rob Jones will referee the north London derby this weekend, in only the fifth Arsenal match he’s officiated.