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.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Arsenal Training Session at London Colney on September 12, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka’s statement was mistranslated and it’s making things worse

Granit Xhaka posted an apology to the Arsenal fans on his Instagram account on Thursday, but it hasn't been translated very well.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 10 changes: Predicted lineup vs Wolves

Arsenal face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, looking for their first league victory since October 6th.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 29, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Sead Kolasinac: Mesut Özil is a bit unhappy but he never lets it show...

Sead Kolasinac says Mesut Özil is a bit unhappy with his current situation, but he never lets it show on the training ground.
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)

Why ‘Arsenal lost to kids’ is a completely unfair account of Liverpool clash

If you've been on social media since Arsenal's League Cup elimination by Liverpool, you've probably seen someone claim the Gunners 'lost to kids'.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi after scoring his team's third goal, his second, during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi receives support on social media after own goal (no, really)

Shkodran Mustafi received a lot of support from Arsenal fans on Twitter after scoring an own goal against Liverpool on Wednesday night.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is challenged by Sepp Van Den Berg of Liverpool 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)

The stats don’t do Mesut Özil’s comeback performance justice

Mesut Özil made an impressive comeback on Wednesday night, albeit against a weakened side, but the stats don't entirely tell that story.
Tyreece John-Jules (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Predicted Lineup vs Spurs u23s: John-Jules returns, Balogun out

Arsenal u23s face Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, looking to get back to winning ways after a string of draws and defeats.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Three Arsenal players appear to pick up minor knocks vs Liverpool

Three Arsenal players left Anfield 'walking a little gingerly' but it's believed to be nothing serious.
Joe Willock celebrates after scoring his goal (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Arsenal vs Liverpool player ratings as both teams decide not to defend

Arsenal lost on penalties after a crazy game at Anfield, as both club’s reserve sides took each other on in the League Cup.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘likes’ apology tweet after receiving fan abuse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has liked a tweet apologising for his treatment by fans after the Crystal Palace game.
Jordi Osei-Tutu (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Jordi Osei-Tutu finally plays his first competitive minutes under new VfL Bochum boss

Jordi Osei-Tutu finally played his first competitive minutes for VfL Bochum under new head coach Thomas Reis on Tuesday, against Bayern Munich of all teams.
Ben Cottrell (Photo via Instagram / BenCottrell80)

Borussia Dortmund and Marseille interested in Arsenal teenager Ben Cottrell

Arsenal 17-year-old Ben Cottrell is drawing interest from Borussia Dortmund and Marseille, according to reports.
Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery (R) at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 5, 2018. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Jose Mourinho would be interested in Arsenal job if it becomes available

Jose Mourinho would be interested in the Arsenal job if the club decide to part ways with Unai Emery, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal aren’t planning to take action against Granit Xhaka

Arsenal aren’t planning to take disciplinary action against Granit Xhaka for his actions in Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace, according to reports.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 29, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Özil in, Aubameyang out and more: Early Liverpool vs Arsenal team news

Arsenal face Liverpool in the League Cup later today, but we already have quite a lot of early team news from various sources.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is substituted off for Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Patrik Dibrani: Granit Xhaka regretted his actions straight away – he is grief-stricken

Granit Xhaka's friend Patrik Dibrani says the Arsenal midfielder regretted his actions immediately after Sunday's game, and the 27-year-old isn't in a good place.

Unai Emery to make 10 changes: Predicted lineup vs Liverpool

Arsenal face Liverpool in the League Cup on Wednesday, looking to put a Crystal Palace draw behind them with an unexpected victory at Anfield.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

The Arsenal players want Granit Xhaka to remain as captain despite fan confrontation

The Arsenal squad generally want Granit Xhaka to remain as captain, despite his confrontation with the Emirates Stadium crowd on Sunday.
Tyreece John-Jules after scoring for Arsenal u23s (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Steve Bould: It’s a major bonus to have Tyreece John-Jules back, the kid can...

Steve Bould says it's great to have Tyreece John-Jules back for the Arsenal u23s, both to play alongside Folarin Balogun but also to provide competition for his fellow striker.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is substituted as Unai Emery manager of Arsenal looks on 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)

The Arsenal hierarchy sent themselves into battle with Mesut Özil – and they’re losing

The decision to exclude Mesut Özil is backfiring on the Arsenal hierarchy badly right now, and the longer it goes on the worse it could get.
The scoreboard displays the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decision disallowing Arsenal's third goal by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Sokratis: We’re confused by the VAR decision – I think it was a goal

Sokratis Papastathopoulos says he's confused by the decision to rule out his goal against Crystal Palace, and he's right to be.
Bordeaux's French forward Jimmy Briand (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba did his best in a difficult game: Player match report vs Amiens

William Saliba played another full 90 minutes for Saint-Etienne on Monday, featuring in another draw for his loan club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka’s reaction was wrong but does he deserve the captaincy stripped?

Granit Xhaka reacted badly to Arsenal fans sarcastically cheering his substitution on Sunday, but was it enough to see him stripped of the captaincy?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal reacts to having his team's third goal disallowed following a VAR check during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Arsenal blow lead to draw in controversial circumstances

Arsenal threw away another two-goal lead on Sunday to draw with Crystal Palace, in a game filled with controversy.
Gabriel Martinelli and Emi Martinez during the Arsenal Training Session at The University of Maryland (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli: Emi Martinez helps me out with everything – he’s my big brother...

Gabriel Martinelli says Emi Martinez has been like his big brother since he joined the club, helping him out with everything he needs to adapt.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is substituted as Unai Emery manager of Arsenal looks on 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)

Ian Wright: Hopefully Mesut Özil will outlast Unai Emery at Arsenal

Ian Wright hopes Mesut Özil will outlast Unai Emery at Arsenal, as it becomes clear the German is going to struggle for opportunities under the current head coach.

4 games, 4 goals and 1 assist: Lucas Perez is on his best run...

Lucas Perez is finally starting to hit some form with Deportivo Alaves in Spain, after struggling throughout spells with Arsenal and West Ham.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona clashes with Francis Coquelin of Valencia CF during the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on February 1, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Francis Coquelin: Leaving Arsenal took me out of my comfort zone and I improved...

Francis Coquelin says moving from Arsenal to Valencia took him out of his comfort zone, but he feels he's improved a lot since leaving.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Tyreece John-Jules in action 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)

Folarin Balogun influential for the u23s again and Tyreece John-Jules returns from injury

Folarin Balogun continues to prove influential for the u23s despite not scoring against Manchester City on Saturday, in a game where he saw his strike partner Tyreece John-Jules return from injury.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Hector Bellerin: This team has evolved a lot under Unai Emery

Contrary to the claims of many in the media recently, Hector Bellerin believes Arsenal have 'evolved' since Unai Emery took over.
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)

Eddie Nketiah has positive cameo in 0-0 draw after being left out of Leeds’...

Eddie Nketiah came on to make a positive impact on Leeds United's performance against Sheffield Wednesday, but he couldn't find a winner in a 0-0 draw away from home.
Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012 for £25m.

Robin van Persie: I don’t think Arsenal have improved under Unai Emery

Robin van Persie says Arsenal are no better under Unai Emery than they were in the final years under Arsene Wenger.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Real Madrid want Dani Ceballos back next summer

Real Madrid want to bring Dani Ceballos back after his loan spell so he can play for them next season, according to reports in Spain.
Khayon Edwards signing autographs at the recent u17 Bundesliga Cup (Photo via Instagram)

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scores in Arsenal u18 defeat whilst Khayon Edwards nets brace in u16...

Arsenal find themselves in a tough spot in the u18 Premier League Cup, after losing to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal 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)

Gabriel Martinelli called up by Brazil u23s: Could affect his availability in January-February

Gabriel Martinelli has been called up by the Brazil u23s for the Tenerife Tournament in November, ahead of the Olympics next summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make the full 11 changes: Predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal face Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe takes a free-kick to scores his team's second goal during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Vitoria Guimaraes at the Emirates stadium in London on October 24, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP / Getty Images)

Video: Aubameyang and Sokratis react to Pepe’s last-minute winner

An Arsenal fan caught the reactions of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sokratis Papastathopoulos on camera after Nicolas Pepe scored his last-minute winner on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks on after the final whistle 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)

Nicolas Pepe: 2 goals is good for confidence – I needed to adapt quicker

Nicolas Pepe admits his two goals on Thursday will be good for his confidence, as he feels he hadn't adapted quickly enough so far.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa explains why he’s going to keep picking Patrick Bamford over Eddie Nketiah

Marcelo Bielsa says Patrick Bamford will start this weekend, once again, and he's explained why he won't drop the striker for Eddie Nketiah.
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)

Room for improvement for William Saliba despite his talent: Player match report vs Oleksandria

William Saliba played 90 minutes in a Saint-Etienne performance where neither the player nor the team were at their best, facing Oleksandria on Thursday.