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.
Hector Bellerin in the u23 game against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Unai Emery: Bellerin wanted to play the full 90 against Forest – but it’s...

Hector Bellerin wanted to play the full 90 against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, but the medical staff advised against it and want him to continue playing minutes for the u23s.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

No, Arsene Wenger didn’t say Manchester United would be a ‘dream job’

Contrary to the 'quotes' flying around the internet at the moment, Arsene Wenger didn't say Manchester United head coach would be a dream job.
Reiss Nelson on tour with Arsenal in pre-season (Photo via Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson paid tribute to injured Alexandre Lacazette with goal celebration

Reiss Nelson dedicated his goal celebration to Alexandre Lacazette after netting for the first time in a competitive senior match for Arsenal on Tuesday.
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 09: Julio Baptista (R) of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal to complete his hat trick with team mate Jeremie Aliadiere during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 9, 2007, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s squad depth and strong cup record against Liverpool could give them a chance...

Arsenal's draw against Liverpool in the League Cup looks like an extremely tough one, but the Gunners do have the best of the recent history between the two in the cups.
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)

Unai Emery told Martinelli to show ‘passion’ when he got his chance

Unai Emery has spoken about a fighting performance from Gabriel Martinelli against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, praising the youngster's progress so far.
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Unai Emery praises ‘perfect match’ from Rob Holding

Unai Emery says Rob Holding's comeback was a 'perfect match' after the centre-back completed 90 minutes and scored against Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

4 former Gunners send messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after injury comeback

Nacho Monreal, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have sent messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after the duo's return from injury on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Nottingham Forest Manager, Sabri Lamouchi speaks to Jack Robinson after defeat in the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

“Should be suspended”: Arsenal fans react angrily to reckless challenge from Jack Robinson

Jack Robinson embarrassed himself with a dreadful challenge on Bukayo Saka after a poor performance for Nottingham Forest against Arsenal on Tuesday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal gets past the tackle from Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Video: Fan spots Mesut Özil giving Reiss Nelson advice during break in play

Mesut Özil was caught on camera by a fan giving Reiss Nelson advice during a break in play on Tuesday night, before the teenager got his first goal and assist for the club.
ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - JUNE 11: Paul Pogba of France looks on prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualification match between Andorra and France at Estadi Nacional on June 11, 2019 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Solskjaer: We definitely think Paul Pogba is ready for Arsenal

Paul Pogba is set to return from injury in time to face Arsenal, according to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Tim Sherwood and Dion Dublin criticise Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for giving up Villa penalty

Tim Sherwood and Dion Dublin have criticised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's decision to give Nicolas Pepe a penalty against Aston Villa on Sunday.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town at PTS Academy Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sol Campbell: I’ve shown what I’m about – I can’t wait for my next...

Sol Campbell says all he wants is to get back into management, and he's raring to go as soon as he gets another opportunity.
Hector Bellerin in the u23 game against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Hector Bellerin sends letter to Cork City Women full-back after ACL injury

Cork City Women's Football Club full-back Shaunagh McCarthy received a letter from Arsenal's Hector Bellerin this week, after suffering an ACL injury.
Miguel Azeez (Photo via Instagram / MiguelAzeez)

Miguel Azeez agrees new Arsenal deal of up to 5 years

Miguel Azeez has agreed a three-year contract with Arsenal with an option to extend by a further two years before the end of 2021/22.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Arsenal manager Unai Emery waves to fans at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal accepted League Cup fixture on Tuesday to help Nottingham Forest against Stoke City

Arsenal agreed to play their League Cup fixture against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday to help the away side prepare for their game against Stoke City.
Tyreece John-Jules after scoring for Arsenal u23s (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Video: Tyreece John-Jules has scored in every u23 appearance at the Emirates Stadium

Tyreece John-Jules is in line for his senior debut in the League Cup on Tuesday night, and the striker has an excellent record at the Emirates Stadium.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Albert Adomah of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring the opening goal with Alfa Semedo and Yuri Ribeiro during the Carabao Cup Second Round match bettween Nottingham Forest and Derby County at City Ground on August 27, 2019, in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest sell out well over 8,000 tickets for Arsenal cup clash

Nottingham Forest are set to bring their largest away following since 1994 to the Emirates Stadium for next week's League Cup clash against Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Carl Jenkinson of Charlton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Nottingham Forrest at The Valley on August 20, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Carl Jenkinson set to miss Arsenal-Nottingham Forest clash with injury

Carl Jenkinson is set to miss Nottingham Forest's match against Arsenal tonight, after being sidelined for a month with an injury.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Watch: Arsenal’s bench players react to Aston Villa comeback goals

Arsenal completed a 10-man comeback against Aston Villa on Sunday, coming from behind twice to win the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Stats show Matteo Guendouzi’s huge influence on Aston Villa game

Matteo Guendouzi's performance had a massive impact on Arsenal's comeback win over Aston Villa, and a look at the stats proves as much.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: An injured Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Solskjaer: Rashford probably out for a while, hopefully Greenwood and Martial back for Arsenal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Marcus Rashford could be out for a little while, but he's hopeful both Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial will be back to face Arsenal.
Rob Holding with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Holding and Mavropanos to return from injury, full 11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs...

Arsenal face Nottingham Forest in the League Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, just two days after beating Aston Villa.
AZ Alkmaar's Dutch forward Myron Boadu (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa league group L football match between Partizan Belgrade and AZ Alkmaar on September 19, 2019 at the Partizan stadium in Belgrade. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP / Getty Images)

AZ Alkmaar’s Myron Boadu admits he almost joined Arsenal after they ‘really impressed’ him

AZ Alkmaar striker Myron Boadu says he probably would've joined Arsenal a few years ago if he hadn't taken the time to think over his options more fully.
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 30: Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of Tottenham looks on before the Audi Cup 2019 semi final match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Arena on July 30, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur winning even fewer Premier League away games than Arsenal in 2019

Tottenham Hotspur, not Arsenal, have the worst Premier League away record in 2019 of any team to feature in both the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons.
Global Kapital Group (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal announce new commercial partnership with Global Kapital Group

Arsenal announced another commercial partnership this week, joining up with Global Kapital Group as their official forex trading partner.

Unai Emery: I stay calm when we win or lose

Unai Emery insists he's staying calm regardless of results, claiming he believes it's just as important to enjoy the performances.
PSV Eindhoven's Dutch forward Donyell Malen celebrates after scoring a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV Eindhoven and ADO den Haag at the Phillips stadium on April 21, 2019, in Eindhoven. (Photo by Jeroen PUTMANS / ANP / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal considering move for former player Donyell Malen

Arsenal are considering a move for former academy striker Donyell Malen, currently of PSV Eindhoven, according to reports.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Unai Emery (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.

Unai Emery’s Arsenal have the same points from 43 games as Arsene Wenger’s last...

Unai Emery's Arsenal has exactly the same number of Premier League points from his first 43 matches as Arsene Wenger won in his final 43.
Photo via Instagram / Emi_Martinez26

Emi Martinez: I accept my role as no. 2 but I believe I can...

Emi Martinez says he made himself and his father a promise he wouldn't leave England until he was number one, and he intends to keep it.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi: If it’s possible I’m open to leaving

Shkodran Mustafi has publicly admitted he's open to 'taking the next step' by leaving Arsenal if possible, but he'll keep playing his football for the time being.
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 comes off the bench for Leeds again: Still no league starts

Eddie Nketiah had to settle for a spot on the bench again in Leeds United's match against Derby County on Saturday, coming off the bench for less than 15 minutes.
Photo via Instagram / SamGreenwood9

Sam Greenwood scores another free-kick despite Arsenal u18s defeat

Sam Greenwood scored yet another free-kick as he got back amongst the goals on Saturday for the first time since his recent injury, despite a heavy defeat to Brighton.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Stefan Frei #24 of Seattle Sounders is unable to stop Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC as he scores a goal during the second half of a game at Banc of California Stadium on April 21, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Carlos Vela leading LAFC to Supporters’ Shield: Highest rated player in the MLS

Carlos Vela and LAFC are just games away from winning the Supporters' Shield, with the former Gunner leading their title charge.
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)

Spanish media: Barcelona looking to sell Samuel Umtiti in January

Barcelona are looking to sell Samuel Umtiti in the January transfer window, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal youth - Folarin Balogun and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

John-Jules and Balogun involved in the goals again for u23s: They have to start...

Tyreece John-Jules and Folarin Balogun once again made their case for a League Cup opportunity by getting involved in a couple of goals for Arsenal against Wolves on Friday.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Bukayo Saka makes Europa League Team of the Week

Bukayo Saka scored one and assisted two more for the Arsenal first team on Thursday, and it’s fair to say not many reporting on the youth teams would’ve been surprised.
Hector Bellerin in the u23 game against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin return from injury with Arsenal u23s

Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney both made their returns to the pitch for the Arsenal u23s against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery: Sead Kolašinac felt a small problem but I think he’s fine

Unai Emery has confirmed that Sead Kolašinac had a ‘small problem’ with a knock against Frankfurt, but they believe it’s not serious.
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)

Arsenal sent scouts to Benfica match against RB Leipzig

Arsenal scouts were in attendance for Benfica's match against RB Leipzig earlier in the week, amid reports of interest in a couple of Leipzig's players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal in action 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 8 changes: Predicted lineup vs Aston Villa

Arsenal face Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, looking to build on a midweek Europa League win and put an embarrassing result against Watford behind them.