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.

Eddie Howe: Nothing to report on Nathan Ake

Eddie Howe suggests Nathan Ake is simply focusing on his recovery from injury right now, and there's nothing going on relating to a potential transfer.
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Arsenal u23s fight back to draw with league leaders Derby

Arsenal u23s fought back from 2-0 down to draw against Premier League 2 leaders Derby County on Friday, with substitutes playing a key role.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on 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)

Atletico Madrid looking to offload Arsenal-linked Lemar

Atletico Madrid are looking to offload Thomas Lemar to fund their move for a striker in January, with the Spanish media linking Arsenal to a move.
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 11: Bruno Guimarães of Athletico PR celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the match Athletico PR v Internacional as part of Copa do Brasil Final, at Arena da Baixada Stadium on September 11, 2019, in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in Athletico-PR’s Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal are following 22-year-old Club Athletico Paranaense midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports in Brazil.

Arteta: Lacazette could have scored 3 or 4 since I joined

Mikel Arteta thinks Alexandre Lacazette could have scored three or four since the new head coach arrived, and he thinks the goals will come soon.
MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 14: Jerome Boateng of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2019, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in £12.8m Jerome Boateng

Arsenal hold an interest in signing Jerome Boateng, who Bayern are willing to let leave for £12.8m this month, according to reports.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Mikel Arteta gives update on Eddie Nketiah situation

Mikel Arteta confirmed plans for club talks over the future of Eddie Nketiah after Arsenal recalled the striker from his loan at Leeds United.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019, in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week after United win

Three of the Arsenal defensive unit made the WhoScored or BBC Teams of the Week after a clean sheet against Manchester United on Wednesday.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 11: Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

3 defenders linked with Arsenal transfer in January

Following Calum Chambers' injury, Arsenal are in the market for a centre-back in January, with reports linking them to three defenders.

Arsenal vs Derby u23 match preview: Top of the table clash

Arsenal u23s return from their winter break to face league leaders Derby County on Friday, in a PL2 clash at Meadow Park.
Ben Sheaf (Photo via Twitter)

Doncaster fansite analyse the main problem for Ben Sheaf

As he comes towards the end of his short-term loan spell, a Doncaster Rovers fansite told us the biggest problem Ben Sheaf faces on the pitch right now.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Samuel Umtiti attends Arsenal victory over United

Samuel Umtiti attended the Arsenal victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, per his Instagram story.

Arteta: Kolasinac wasn’t ready, he put himself on the line

Mikel Arteta says Sead Kolasinac passed himself fit ahead of schedule to help the team, calling the defender's effort 'incredible'.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Lucas Torreira, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bernd Leno of Arsenal celebrate victory with their team mates after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester United: Arteta’s first win

Arsenal got their first win under Mikel Arteta with a convincing performance in a 2-0 over Manchester United on New Year's Day.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Kerem Demirbay of Bayer 04 Leverkusen (R) is challenged by Adrien Rabiot of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus at BayArena on December 11, 2019, in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Juventus would consider €25-30m Arsenal offer for Rabiot

Juventus would consider an offer of €25-30m for Adrien Rabiot in January, after links between the midfielder and Arsenal in recent weeks.

Arsenal scouts watch former player Glen Kamara

Arsenal scouts watched the last six Rangers games to assess their former player Glen Kamara, according to reports.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Jude Bellingham of Birmingham City celebrates after he scores their second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Stoke City at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on August 31, 2019, in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Manchester United join Arsenal in scouting Bellingham

Manchester United and Arsenal are both scouting Jude Bellingham this season, as the 16-year-old impresses for Birmingham City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United crosses the ball under pressure from Jetro Willems of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on December 26, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Wan-Bissaka family explain why they support Arsenal

Aaron Wan-Bissaka will face Arsenal with Manchester United on Wednesday night, but his family are all fans of the home side.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Yerry Mina of Everton tackles Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on December 21, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arteta: Saka has adapted to a new position really well

Mikel Arteta praised the attitude of Bukayo Saka after the 18-year-old's switch to left-back in the last couple of weeks.
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5 players return to training ahead of Manchester United

Xhaka, Holding, Martinelli, Sokratis and Ceballos all joined first-team training ahead of Arsenal's clash with Manchester United on Wednesday.

Solskjaer passes Pogba fit for Arsenal clash

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is likely to make the trip to North London to face Arsenal with Manchester United on Wednesday.

Hertha have Xhaka agreement but need Arteta approval

Hertha BSC have an agreement in principle to sign Granit Xhaka on loan with a £25m purchase option, but Mikel Arteta has to approve the move.
Oleksandria's Ukranian forward Artem Sitalo (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the Europa League Group I football match between Saint-Etienne and FC Oleksandriya at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, on October 24, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal William Saliba recall rumours resurface

Arsenal could enquire over an early return from loan for William Saliba amid their current defensive injury problems, according to further reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Callum Chambers of Arsenal leaves the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Calum Chambers could miss the rest of the season with injury

Calum Chambers' injury could mean the defender misses the rest of the season after hurting his knee injury in Arsenal's clash with Chelsea
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 14, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Manchester United: Ceballos returns

Arsenal face Manchester United on Wednesday, looking to get their first win under new head coach Mikel Arteta.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Saka: Arteta has a strategy to get us winning trophies again

Bukayo Saka says Mikel Arteta has his own philosophy to get Arsenal back winning trophies again, and the players just need to get on board.
TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 28: Adrien Rabiot of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Juventus and SPAL at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Adrien Rabiot held phonecall with Mikel Arteta

Adrien Rabiot held talks with Mikel Arteta over a January move, but Juventus are very keen to hold onto the midfielder, according to reports.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal set to recall and re-loan Eddie Nketiah

Arsenal are set to recall Eddie Nketiah from Leeds United in the next 48 hours, according to reports, planning to loan him out again in January.

Arsenal have to stop prioritising the Premier League now

After the result against Chelsea on Sunday, Arsenal need to start prioritising the FA Cup and the Europa League to bring back some excitement for the fans.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reacts after Chelsea score their first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal players rally behind Bernd Leno on Instagram

Arsenal players rallied behind Bernd Leno on his Instagram post after the goalkeeper's mistake led to defeat against Chelsea on Sunday.
Mohamed Elneny at Besiktas

Elneny’s agent speaks out to play down AC Milan reports

Mohamed Elneny's agent is playing down the rumours linking his client to AC Milan, after the player's father suggested a deal was close.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Leeds sell out 8,000-ticket allocation for Arsenal clash

Leeds United have sold out their 8,000-person ticket allocation for the FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Stan Flaherty and Hubert Graczyk (Photo via Instagram)

Arsenal’s Stan Flaherty attends Newcastle game after trial

Arsenal youngster Stan Flaherty attended Newcastle United's match against Everton on Saturday, after spending time on trial with the club.

Hertha BSC close in on Ascacibar: Could affect Xhaka deal

Hertha BSC are close to signing Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar, throwing their move for Arsenal's Granit Xhaka into doubt.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Why I’m glad Arteta called Arsenal the biggest club in England

Mikel Arteta is right to refer to Arsenal as the biggest club in England, because the Gunners shouldn’t have a head coach aiming for anything less.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mikel Arteta and Zech Medley during a training session at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

6 Arsenal academy players join senior training pre-Chelsea

Six players from the Arsenal academy ranks joined senior training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Kerem Demirbay of Bayer 04 Leverkusen (R) is challenged by Adrien Rabiot of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus at BayArena on December 11, 2019, in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta wants Adrien Rabiot on loan from Juventus

Mikel Arteta is looking to make Adrien Rabiot his first signing at Arsenal, hoping to bring the Juventus midfielder in on loan in January.
PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019, in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Leeds want to hold onto Eddie Nketiah in January

Leeds United are trying to convince Arsenal to let them hold onto Eddie Nketiah until the end of the season, according to their chief executive.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Aubameyang: Arteta has great ideas, we’ll try to follow him

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang praised Mikel Arteta and his ideas for the team after their first match under the new head coach against Bournemouth on Thursday.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks with Joe Willock of Arsenal before he is substituted on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Willock: Everyone’s excited and laughing again with Arteta

Joe Willock says Mikel Arteta brought a new energy to the Arsenal squad after his recent appointment, and they can finally laugh again.