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.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives his opinion on Freddie Ljungberg

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives his opinion on Freddie Ljungberg, saying he didn't have enough time to sort things out ahead of Sunday's game, but believes the interim boss will be good for the team.
Ben Sheaf (Photo via Twitter)

Performing well and improving: Ben Sheaf’s loan report for November

Ben Sheaf has had another month of appearances on loan with Doncaster Rovers for us to look back on, and we spoke to Into The Empty Net for an update.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal draw Leeds in the FA Cup: Can Eddie Nketiah feature?

Arsenal face Leeds United at home in the third round of the FA Cup, with the match to take place between the 3rd and the 6th of January.
VERONA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of As Roma celebrates after scoring the 1-3 goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 1, 2019, in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Video: Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores on Serie A injury comeback

Henrikh Mkhitaryan returned from injury this week and scored against Verona over the weekend, playing his first minutes since September 29th.
5 May 2001: Captain Tony Adams of Arsenal applauds the crowd as Arsenal qualify for next years Champions League after the match between Arsenal v Leeds United in the FA Carling Premiership at Highbury, London. Credit: Mike Hewitt/ALLSPORT

Tony Adams to help conduct FA Cup draw: How and when to watch, fixture...

Former Gunner Tony Adams is set to conduct the FA Cup third-round draw alongside Micah Richards on Monday.
Josh Dasilva after scoring a hat-trick for Brentford (Photo via Twitter)

Former Gunner Josh Dasilva scores hat-trick and provides assist for Brentford

Former Arsenal academy midfielder Josh Dasilva scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in a 7-0 win for Championship Brentford on Saturday.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Jack Wilshere of West Ham United shows appreciation to fans after the Premier League match between Everton FC and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 19, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere wants youth development role after playing days are over

Jack Wilshere has suggested he'd like his first step after his playing career to be a job working in youth development.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Patrick Vieira the manager of Nice looks on during a pre-season friendly match between Burnley and Nice at Turf Moor on July 30, 2019 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Patrick Vieira responds to Arsenal rumours

Patrick Vieira spoke to the media this weekend about Unai Emery's departure from Arsenal and the rumours about him taking over.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah makes injury return: Features for u23s and senior side

Eddie Nketiah is back from injury, featuring for Leeds United at both u23 and senior level this week.
Jovan Malcolm (Photo via Instagram)

Arsenal monitoring 16-year-old forward Jovan Malcolm

Arsenal are among four of the Premier League's big-six clubs closely monitoring West Bromwich Albion forward Jovan Malcolm after the youngster's excellent start to the season.

Bacary Sagna: Situation with Unai Emery’s departure is a bit sad

Bacary Sagna says the departure of Unai Emery and the situation surrounding his sacking is a bit sad, and he thinks Arsenal need more stability.
ROSTOCK, GERMANY - AUGUST 12: Orel Mangala of VfB Stuttgart is challenged by Nils Butzen of Hansa Rostock during the DFB Cup first round match between Hansa Rostock and VfB Stuttgart at Ostseestadion on August 12, 2019, in Rostock, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal reportedly interested in 21-year-old Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala

Arsenal are one of five clubs interested in signing Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala, according to reports in Belgium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Barcelona upset at missing out on Gabriel Martinelli after trial says Spanish report

Barcelona are upset they missed out on Gabriel Martinelli after taking him on trial in January, according to reports in Spain.
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)

10 goal contributions in nine games for Lucas Perez with Alaves

Lucas Perez made it 10 goal contributions in nine games for Deportivo Alaves with a goal against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Per Mertesacker joins Freddie Ljungberg coaching team: Gilberto Silva responds to rumours he will...

Freddie Ljungberg will be alongside Per Mertesacker in the Arsenal dugout this weekend, but Gilberto Silva says he's had no contact over joining the team yet.
Freddie Ljungberg after his first club interview as Arsenal head coach (Photo via Twitter)

Freddie Ljungberg sends message to Arsenal fans in first club interview as coach

Freddie Ljungberg has sent a message to the Arsenal supporters in his first interview with the club as interim head coach.

Freddie Ljungberg: I’m proud and excited – we have some very good football players...

Freddie Ljungberg has described being appointed as Arsenal's interim head coach as a 'great honour', but admits he doesn't know how long he'll be in charge.
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Freddie Ljungberg’s first starting lineup: Predicted XI vs Norwich City

Freddie Ljungberg takes up the reins as Arsenal's interim head coach on Sunday, as the club travel to Norwich City for a Premier League clash.
Frankfurt's German midfielder Dominik Kohr (C) reacts as Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi lies on the ground during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi join Arsenal injury list: Sead Kolasinac fit again

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi have joined Arsenal's injury list after the defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, but Sead Kolasinac is fit again.
Harry Clarke (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal academy defender Harry Clarke suffers minor injury setback

Arsenal academy centre-back Harry Clarke has suffered a minor injury setback, though he hopes to be back soon.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s final Arsenal game: Player Ratings vs Frankfurt

Arsenal lost 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, in what would turn out to be Unai Emery's final game as head coach of the club.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal defender compared Freddie Ljungberg to Pep Guardiola in February

Arsenal youth defender Daniel Ballard spent the year playing under Freddie Ljungberg last season, and he compared the club's new head coach to Pep Guardiola.

Media Roundup: Who will be Arsenal’s next long-term manager?

On Friday morning, Arsenal announced the news that Unai Emery had been sacked, and Freddie Ljungberg will take over on an interim basis.
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What to expect from Freddie Ljungberg: From a close follower of his u23 team

Arsenal have appointed Freddie Ljungberg as interim head coach, taking charge temporarily whilst the club search for a long-term successor to Unai Emery.
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Freddie Ljungberg’s goal is to be Arsenal head coach says former teammate

Freddie Ljungberg's goal is to become Arsenal's head coach someday, according to former Gunner Anders Limpar and with Unai Emery's sacking, he's one step closer.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Joe Willock of Arsenal looks on during 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)

Joe Willock: Ljungberg keeps me grounded, encourages me and helps me improve

Back in October, Joe Willock admitted his most recent England u21 performance wasn't his best, but he knows Freddie Ljungberg will help him learn from it.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal walks off the pitch at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Official: Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal – Freddie Ljungberg to take over

Unai Emery has been sacked by Arsenal after a run of poor performances and results left the club with no other option.
Emile Smith Rowe playing against Villarreal B (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Video: Injury-free Smith Rowe scores against Villarreal B

Emile Smith Rowe has shaken off his injury problems and he's impressing with the u23s, despite being overlooked by Unai Emery.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Luis Enrique: Yes, I received a call from a foreign club

Luis Enrique has confirmed he received a call from a 'foreign club', following earlier rumours that Arsenal could be interested in him taking over as their head coach.
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)

Eddie Nketiah injury return: Loanee back in training

Eddie Nketiah has returned from injury on schedule to rejoin full training with the Leeds squad.

Steve Bould emphasises importance of Arsenal u23 tests against experienced opponents like Villarreal

Steve Bould has emphasised the value of his u23 side playing against more experienced opposition, after their 3-0 victory over Villarreal B on Wednesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi admits he’s open to leaving Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi has admitted that whilst he's still an Arsenal player with a contract to respect, he's open to talks over his 'next step'.

Arsenal staff believe it’s just a matter of time until Unai Emery is sacked

Arsenal staff feel it's now just a matter of time until the club part ways with Unai Emery, according to reports.

Jordi Osei-Tutu signed contract extension before going on loan to VfL Bochum

Jordi Osei-Tutu signed a new contract with Arsenal lasting until 2023 before moving on loan to VfL Bochum, according to reports.
Emile Smith Rowe (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Emile Smith Rowe stars and scores for u23s in opening PL International Cup win...

Emile Smith Rowe starred as Arsenal won their opening group game in the PL International Cup 3-0 against Villarreal on Wednesday night.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on November 10, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal links to Nuno Espirito Santo denied

Arsenal links to Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo are being denied by sources close to his current club, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Manager of Arsenal, Unai Emery makes a point during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Injured duo to return: Predicted Lineup vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Arsenal face Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, with the chance to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages and claim top spot in their group.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Team News: Ceballos out until mid-December, Bellerin and Kolasinac doubts for Frankfurt clash

Arsenal have confirmed that Dani Ceballos, Sead Kolasinac and Hector Bellerin all have hamstring concerns ahead of Thursday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Steve Bould: Clean sheet against Southampton gives the u23s confidence

Steve Bould says the u23s' clean sheet against Southampton gives the whole team confidence, not just the defenders.

Leeds United expecting Arsenal to recall Eddie Nketiah in January

Leeds United expect Arsenal to recall Eddie Nketiah from his loan spell early in January, according to reports.