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.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 20: Reiss Nelson of 1899 Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Nuernberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Max-Morlock-Stadion on October 20, 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson wins Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

Reiss Nelson has won the Bundesliga's Rookie of the Month award for October, after an impressive run of games for the 18-year-old.

Sol Campbell could make temporary England u21 role permanent this week

Sol Campbell could make his temporary England u21 coaching role permanent if he impresses this week, according to a report.
ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: AS Roma new player Patrik Schick looks on during the friendly match between AS Roma and Chapecoense at Olimpico Stadium on September 1, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Monchi: We have confidence in Schick, he won’t leave on loan

Roma's director of football insists that Patrik Schick won't be going to Arsenal on loan in January, after rumours of a kind of swap deal for Aaron Ramsey in the last week.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Mario Hermoso of RCD Espanyol controls the ball during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 22, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images,)

Arsenal ‘thinking of paying’ €40m release clause for Mario Hermoso in January

Arsenal are considering paying the €40m release clause for Espanyol defender Mario Hermoso in January, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s substitutes score more goals than any other Premier League team’s

Arsenal lead the Premier League in goals scored by substitutes after another one went in from Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is fouled by Helder Costa of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is fouled by Helder Costa of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Stats prove that the stoppage time system isn’t working fairly

Arsenal's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday reignited the debate about stoppage time, and the stats show the current system isn't a fair and effective one.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Italian media: Lucas Biglia injury will bring forward AC Milan attempts to sign Aaron...

AC Milan will try to sign Aaron Ramsey in January, with an injury to Lucas Biglia forcing them into the market sooner than planned.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal (R) and Ivan Gazidis, CEO of Arsenal (L) in discussion as they sit in the stands prior to the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Arsenal and Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Odds slashed on Arsene Wenger reunion with Cesc Fabregas at AC Milan

The bookies have slashed the odds of Arsene Wenger and Cesc Fabregas reuniting at AC Milan under Ivan Gazidis as CEO, as both look to be moving on to a new club.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 20: Ramires of Bahia controls the ball against Gilson (R) of Botafogo during the match between Botafogo and Bahia as part of Brasileirao Series A 2018 at Engenhao Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)

Agent claims Arsenal are scouting 18-year-old midfielder Ramires

Arsenal are scouting 18-year-old midfielder Ramires of Brazilian club Esporte Clube Bahia, according to the player's agent.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots as Bernd Leno of Arsenal attempts to save during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno shines as Arsenal scrape a frustrating draw: Player ratings v Wolves

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, in a disappointing result despite coming back from behind late on.

Krystian Bielik talks about his positive defensive partnership with Jason Pearce

Krystian Bielik is relishing the chance to play in the centre of defence alongside Jason Pearce in recent matches, as he makes good progress on his loan spell.

Balogun scores 9th goal in 8 games as Arsenal u18s defeat Fulham 4-0

Folarin Balogun can't stop scoring at the moment, and he added another in the Arsenal u18s' 4-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.
Monaco's Brazilian defender Jemerson (L) fights for the ball with Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe (R)during the French L1 football match between Monaco and Lille at the 'Louis II Stadium' in Monaco on August 18, 2018. (Photo credit: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Gerard Lopez: Nicolas Pepe will not leave this winter

Nicolas Pepe won't leave Lille this winter, according to their president and vice president, despite the player himself calling Arsenal, Dortmund and Bayern 'great clubs'.

Reiss Nelson is the youngest non-German player ever to reach 6 Bundesliga goals

Reiss Nelson is setting more records in the Bundesliga after yet another goal for Hoffenheim this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on October 7, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira on the language barrier, $100 haircuts and who drives him to training

Lucas Torreira spoke to the Uruguayan media this week about how his move to Arsenal is going so far, telling stories of his life in a new city.
ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Joachim Andersen of Sampdoria during the Pre-Season Friendly between Fulham v Sampdoria at the EBB Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Aldershot, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal looking at £30m Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen

Arsenal are considering raiding Sampdoria again, after the success of Lucas Torreira's transfer, this time to sign defender Joachim Andersen.
CATANZARO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Raoul Bellanova (L) of Italy competes for the ball with Cyril Ngonge of Belgium during the international friendly match between Italy U15 and Belgium U15 at FIGC Center on February 17, 2015 in Catanzaro, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘ready to do battle’ for 18-year-old striker Cyril Ngonge

Arsenal are ready to take part in a transfer battle with five other European clubs for the signature of Club Brugge youth star Cyril Ngonge, according to reports.

Report: Juan Mata ‘going to Arsenal on a free’

Juan Mata is going to join Arsenal on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to Adrian Durham of talkSPORT.
Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 25, 2018, at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. / AFP PHOTO / ROMAIN LAFABREGUE

Mathieu Debuchy announces international retirement citing World Cup snub

Mathieu Debuchy has retired from international duty, insisting that he wants to devote himself fully to his club football from now on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Wolves

Arsenal host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday, in the last game before the final international break of 2018.
TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 07: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United breaks with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Juventus and Manchester United at Allianz Stadium on November 07, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho ‘wishes’ he signed Ivan Perisic not Alexis Sanchez

Jose Mourinho wishes he signed Ivan Perisic instead of Alexis Sanchez, according to reports this weekend.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi hints Arsenal could invest in January in the case of injury like...

Raul Sanllehi's comments from a recent interview have resurfaced after the injury to Danny Welbeck, as they now imply Arsenal could be involved in the January transfer window market.
Reiss Nelson for Hoffenheim via Twitter

Gareth Southgate warns Reiss Nelson not to expect immediate senior call-ups

Gareth Southgate has warned Reiss Nelson not to expect immediate senior call-ups for England, despite five Bundesliga goals in six appearances.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 16: Reiss Nelson of England U21 and Aidy Boothroyd, Manager of England U21 speak as Reiss Nelson is substituted off during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between Scotland U21 and England U21 at Tynecastle Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal youngsters have been called up for England duty? When do they play?

12 Arsenal academy stars have been called up for England duty over the upcoming international break, so let's have a look at who made the cut this month.
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Aliko Dangote: If Stan Kroenke won’t sell, I might have to invest in a...

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and self-confessed long-time admirer of Arsenal, has admitted he might have to turn his attentions elsewhere if Stan Kroenke won't sell.

Shkodran Mustafi explains the ‘biggest’ difference between Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery

Shkodran Mustafi says the biggest difference between Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery is that the new Arsenal head coach knows exactly what he wants from every individual in the team.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Referee Gediminas Mazeika and Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal stand over Danny Welbeck of Arsenal as he is injured during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Player ratings v Sporting CP: Midfielders struggle to create in drab draw

Arsenal drew 0-0 in a very frustrating Thursday night clash with Sporting CP, which nonetheless left the Gunners in an extremely strong position to top the group.

Sam Greenwood scores his fifth goal in six England u17 matches

Arsenal's 16-year-old summer signing Sam Greenwood scored yet again on international duty on Thursday, as he continues his impressive season so far.
AS Roma Czech forward Patrik Schick (c) holds off CSKA Moscow's Russian midfielder Ilzat Akhmetov during the UEFA Champions League group G stage football match AS Roma vs CSKA Moscow on October 23, 2018 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Italian media: Roma could loan Patrik Schick to Arsenal as temporary Danny Welbeck replacement

AS Roma are looking to loan Patrik Schick in January and, after Danny Welbeck's injury on Thursday night, Arsenal seem like a good option.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - MARCH 21: Timo Werner, Bernd Leno and Niklas Suele chat during a Germany training session ahead of their international friendly match against Spain at Paul-Janes-Stadion on March 21, 2018 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno called up to Germany squad – Shkodran Mustafi misses out

Bernd Leno has received a call-up to the Germany squad for the upcoming international break, after showing good form during his spell in the Arsenal first team.
Laurent Koscielny back in training

Laurent Koscielny snapped using yoga to aid his injury recovery

Laurent Koscielny is using yoga to aid his recovery from injury, according to his recent post on Instagram.
NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 03: Cengiz Under of AS Roma in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma - Serie A at Stadio San Paolo on March 3, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal-linked Cengiz Under ‘keen on Premier League move’

AS Roma's Cengiz Under is keen to move to the Premier League at the end of the season, according to a report on Tuesday.

Arsenal ‘make contact’ with Juventus over Benatia: £13m price tag

Arsenal have made first contact with Juventus over the transfer of Medhi Benatia, according to various reports in Italy.
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Bernd Leno: I will give my best performances to keep the number 1 spot

Bernd Leno insists he'll give everything to remain Arsenal's first choice goalkeeper, after starting against Liverpool despite Petr Cech's return to full fitness.

Alex Iwobi valued at over €50m after impressive start to the season

The CIES Football Observatory have valued Alex Iwobi at over €50m after the Arsenal man's quick start to the 2018/19 season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal and AC Milan at Emirates Stadium on March 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery: Nacho Monreal is out for Sporting CP – we are taking precautions

Unai Emery has confirmed that Nacho Monreal won't feature against Sporting CP on Thursday, as the club ease him back from injury slowly.

Watch: Joe Willock keeps his fantastic form going with brace against Forest Green Rovers

Joe Willock scored a brace against Forest Green Rovers on Wednesday night, as Arsenal cruised to a 3-1 victory and the next round of the Checkatrade Trophy.

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, after a good result against Liverpool kept their unbeaten run going over the weekend.

Krystian Bielik finding form at centre-back: Scores in Charlton victory over Walsall

Krystian Bielik is starting to find his feet at centre-back for Charlton, after a number of positional changes so far this season.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 5: Emiliano Viviano of Sporting CP in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Empoli FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 5, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Sporting Lisbon confirm squad for Arsenal clash: Emiliano Viviano excluded

Sporting Lisbon have confirmed their squad to travel to London on Thursday to face Arsenal, with a number of key omissions.