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.
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.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Newcastle United

Arsenal achieved their biggest win of the season against Newcastle United on Sunday, after a blistering second-half performance at the Emirates Stadium.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Arteta has already held talks with Saliba about next season

Mikel Arteta has already held talks with Arsenal loan defender William Saliba about the player's role in the team next season, according to reports.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (L) fights for the ball with Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele during the French League Cup semifinal football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Lille LOSC at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on January 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Arsenal-linked Gabriel Magalhaes would love to play in PL

Gabriel Magalhaes doesn't know whether he'll join Arsenal in the future, but he says he'd love to play in the Premier League.
Arsenal u16s after their Premier League National Cup semi-final win over Blackburn Rovers (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal u16s make Premier League National Cup final

The Arsenal u16s won their u16 Premier League National Cup semi-final against Blackburn Rovers this weekend, making the final for the second year running.

Video: Ben Sheaf scores curler from outside the box

Ben Sheaf scored his first professional goal for Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, and it was a very impressive effort to kickstart his scoring career.
Nicolas Pepe (Photo via Instagram)

Arteta: I hope we’ll see Pepe prove his worth now

Mikel Arteta hopes we're going to see Nicolas Pepe proving his value between now and the end of the season, admitting it isn't easy to adapt to English football.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) embraces Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Arteta: Özil needs more time to get back to his best

Mikel Arteta thinks Mesut Özil needs more than just five weeks to rediscover his best form at Arsenal, but he has to consistently do the 'non-negotiables'.
Tyreece John-Jules via Lincoln City

Tyreece John-Jules misses Accrington clash with toe injury

Tyreece John-Jules is on the sidelines for the second time in his brief spell with Lincoln City so far, this time with a toe injury.
Stephy Mavididi with Dijon (Photo via Instagram)

DR Congo make contact with Stephy Mavididi

DR Congo recently made contact with former Gunner Stephy Mavididi to try and convince him to play for them at senior international level, according to reports.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Lucas Perez of Deportivo Alaves celebrates after scoring goal during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Barcelona look to Lucas Perez as emergency signing

FC Barcelona are looking at Lucas Perez as a possible emergency signing to replace Luis Suarez this month, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at The Emirates Stadium in London on January 6, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle: Kolasinac returns

Arsenal face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, after a two-week break from competitive action.
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Turner's Cross, Cork 14/2/2020 Cork City vs Shelbourne Cork City's Joseph Olowu with Daniel O’Reilly and Ciaran Kilduff of Shelbourne Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Olowu earns praise for ‘stand out’ debut despite defeat

Even though he couldn't help them avoid a late defeat, Arsenal loanee Joseph Olowu earned praise for his Cork City debut on Friday.
Konstantinos Mavropanos makes goalline clearance for FC Nürnberg (Photo via FCN.de)

Video: Mavropanos makes goalline clearance for Nürnberg

Konstantinos Mavropanos made a goalline clearance for FC Nürnberg on Friday, as his positive individual form continues.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arteta’s influence is pleasing Torreira amid Napoli interest

Serie A club Napoli wanted to sign Lucas Torreira recently, and the player was open to a move, but Mikel Arteta is changing his mind.
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 speaks on his fitness and focusing on Saint-Etienne

William Saliba believes he's still getting back to full fitness, and he's focusing fully on Saint-Etienne until the end of the season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla: Arsenal call me to ask about Chukwueze & Torres

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal 'especially' keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

3 in, 4 out: Latest Arsenal injury update brings mixed news

The latest team news and injury update from Arsenal is a mix of good news and bad news, with some players returning and a few more still out.
Ben Sheaf (Photo via Twitter)

Ben Sheaf proving he doesn’t deserve recent criticism

Ben Sheaf is proving he doesn't deserve some of the recent criticism he's facing, coming back into the team to perform well against Bolton.
Joseph Olowu signing for Cork City (Photo via CorkCityFC.ie)

Official: Joseph Olowu joins Cork City on loan until June

Young defender Joseph Olowu signed for Cork City on loan from Arsenal on Thursday, agreeing on a deal lasting until June.
Alfie Matthews with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram)

Video: Alfie Matthews scores curler for Arsenal u18s

Alfie Matthews scored a lovely curling effort for a 10-man Arsenal u18 side in a draw with Norwich City on Wednesday.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his sides third penalty during the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Brazil chief Juninho visits Martinelli: In their senior plans

The Selection Coordinator for the Brazilian National Team, Juninho Paulista, was in London to visit Gabriel Martinelli this week.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal want €60m Dayot Upamecano this summer

Arsenal want to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player refusing to sign a contract extension with his current club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal try to extend Saka contract amid outside interest

Arsenal are trying to tie Bukayo Saka down to a long-term contract, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich after the 18-year-old.
Pablo Mari in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

David Luiz: Flamengo boss spoke positively of Pablo Mari

David Luiz says Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus told him positive things about new Arsenal signing Pablo Mari, who joined from the Brazilian club in January.