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.

Academy midfielder Jordan McEneff picks up injury

17-year-old midfielder Jordan McEneff has picked up an injury, according to reports.

Amaechi confirms injury keeping him out until 2019

Xavier Amaechi posted an update on social media confirming he's sustained a foot injury that will keep him out until 2019.

Leno to give his first start?: Predicted XI vs FC Vorskla

Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign at home to FC Vorskla on Thursday, and will hope to get off to a winning start under three-time winner of the competition Unai Emery.

Arsenal fans think Gazidis statement hints at Adidas partnership deal

Ivan Gazidis and Arsenal released a statement on Tuesday revealing the 54-year-old would be leaving the club, but it's a small detail in the middle of Gazidis' quotes that has fans excited.

Report: Sanllehi has ‘already been in talks’ over signing of Pavon

Raul Sanllehi has already held talks with Boca Juniors over the signing of Cristian Pavon for Arsenal, according to a report.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Özil’s agent: Neuer, Muller and Kroos are either naive or scheming

Mesut Özil's agent has hit out at the playmaker's former teammates in the German national team, for the way they've all responded to his client's accusations of racism.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Benitez praises Emery and explains what he’s trying to do with Arsenal

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says Unai Emery is a good manager, and explains what he thinks the new head coach's plan is for Arsenal this season.

Smith Rowe, Pleguezuelo and Nketiah rested for u23s’ 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers

Arsenal decided to rest three of their stars in the u23s on Monday, presumably with the Europa League in mind, as the young Gunners drew 0-0 with Blackburn Rovers.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Asano blamed by German media for mistake leading to goal

Takuma Asano is getting some stick from the German media after a mistake allowing RB Leipzig to score against Hannover 96 over the weekend.

Who will play left-back against FC Vorskla?

Arsenal's u23 team selection against Blackburn Rovers revealed a big issue the Gunners will have at left-back, when they face FC Vorskla at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

VAR to be used in League Cup clash against Brentford

Arsenal's League Cup clash against Brentford will be one of six to utilise VAR, as English officials continue to trial the system.
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Arsenal appoint head of football and managing director in place of departing CEO Gazidis

Arsenal have decided not to appoint a CEO to replace the departing Ivan Gazidis, instead making Raul Sanllehi 'head of football' and Vinai Venkatesham 'managing director'.
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10 goals, 10 goalscorers: Arsenal are spreading the scoring better than anyone right now

Five games into the season, it might surprise you to learn that not one Arsenal player has scored two goals yet.

Greenwood making good first impression in Arsenal academy

Sam Greenwood has made a strong start to life with the Arsenal academy, and got his first goal in his first start for the u18s at the weekend.

Nelson after debut Hoffenheim goal: I want to be a great player for the...

Reiss Nelson is looking forward to the season with Hoffenheim, after making a strong early impression with a debut goal for the Bundesliga club.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Özil speaks about ‘amazing’ fan support and insists ‘I’m not finished yet’

Mesut Özil insists he still has more to give to Arsenal, despite what the critics in the media say.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Report: Gazidis finally agrees to leave Arsenal for AC Milan

Ivan Gazidis has finally made the decision to leave Arsenal and join Serie A side AC Milan, according to a report.
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Arsenal and Tottenham interested in Bailly: 24-year-old considering January exit

Arsenal and Tottenham are 'on red alert' after hearing that Eric Bailly is considering leaving Manchester United in January, according to reports.
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)

Monreal: I want to play into my 40s

Nacho Monreal wants to keep playing until he's in his 40s, and thinks his retirement is still far away at the moment.

“I’m an Albanian, he’s a Serb”: Mustafi admits Sampdoria manager scared him

Shkodran Mustafi has revealed his initial uncertainty at being coached by former Serbian defender Sinisa Mihajlovic at Sampdoria, but how it all turned out well in the end.
LONDON - APRIL 20: An aerial view of the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal football club on April 20, 2007 in Ashburton Grove, Holloway, north London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Why do Arsenal misrepresent attendance figures?

Arsenal and other English giants misrepresent their attendance figures to give the impression they're a bigger club, according to a director at a Premier League side.

Listed: Arsenal squad numbers in full after one media outlet messes them up

With the transfer window closed, Arsenal's squad numbers are finalised for another season, from Petr Cech (1) all the way down to Tom Smith (88).
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Petr Cech of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. Petr Cech of Arsenal reached his 200th clean sheet. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Lollichon: Cech was ‘crazy’ when he was benched for the Europa League last season

Christophe Lollichon, who coached Petr Cech when the Arsenal goalkeeper was with Chelsea, says the Gunners number one was 'crazy' over being benched last season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Sagna: Wenger’s departure was logical after fans turned on him

Bacary Sagna claims he wasn't surprised when Arsene Wenger eventually decided to end his 22-year spell at the club, since the Frenchman had clearly lost the fans.

Coventry City boss: Nketiah is one you wouldn’t hesitate to take

Coventry City manager Mark Robins says he wouldn't hesitate to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan, if he gets the opportunity in the January window.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Xhaka-Torreira changes the game and Özil silences critics: Player ratings vs Newcastle

Lucas Torreira came on to change the game yet again on Saturday, as Arsenal got another three points on the board away from home against Newcastle.

Ljungberg explains why he fought so hard to enter Arsenal in the Checkatrade Trophy

Freddie Ljungberg explained why he was so keen to enter Arsenal's academy side into the Checkatrade Trophy this season, after their debut win over Coventry City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal shoots and misses during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Report: Ramsey extension talks impacted by Gazidis media circus

Aaron Ramsey's talks with Arsenal over a new contract with the club have been negatively affected by the media circus surrounding Ivan Gazidis, according to reports.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira (R) vies for the ball with Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Uruguay and Portugal at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on June 30, 2018. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Study suggests Torreira was better value for money than Ronaldo

Lucas Torreira was better value for money than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory.
Bukayo Saka signs a contract for Arsenal with Academy Manager Per Mertesacker. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 11/9/18. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal announce new deals for Okonkwo and Saka

On Friday, Arsenal announced that Bukayo Saka and Arthur Okonkwo had both signed new deals, after turning 17 this month.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal sits on the bench before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Torreira to finally get his first start?: Predicted XI vs Newcastle United

With the international break finally coming to an end, Arsenal have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Newcastle United this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal is challenged by Lucas Perez of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 25, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Winterburn: United and Chelsea will battle it out to sign Ramsey if he leaves

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn thinks some of the Premier League's top clubs will fight it out for Aaron Ramsey's signature if the Welshman decides not to sign a contract extension with the Gunners.
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Ljungberg: Smith Rowe is a role model for young players

Freddie Ljungberg has called Emile Smith Rowe a role model for others in the Arsenal academy, praising the midfielder's attitude and application on the pitch.

AC Milan president pushes back CEO decision by another few weeks

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has pushed back a decision on the club's new CEO by another few weeks, saying they're not in a hurry.
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)

French media: Arsenal contact Nicolas Pepe’s agent

Arsenal have made contact with Nicolas Pepe's agent to let the player know they're monitoring him this season, according to reports in France.

Maitland-Niles and Kolasinac both ahead of schedule and Iwobi back in full training

Arsenal received a number of injury boosts over the international break, the biggest of which were the updates on Sead Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
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Cazorla gives encouragement to injured former teammate Oxlade-Chamberlain

Santi Cazorla has offered some words of encouragement to former Arsenal teammate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, after admitting he's been following the Liverpool man's progress.

Arsenal reportedly bid to enter European League of Legends scene

Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for a European League of Legends Championship spot, which is looking to start franchising starting next year.
Paris Saint-Germain's Yacine Adli (L) vies for the ball with Caen's French defender Frederic Guilbert (R) during the French L1 football match between Caen (SMC) and Paris (PSG) on May 19, 2018, at the Michel d'Ornano stadium, in Caen, northwestern France. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

L’Equipe: Mislintat came ‘close’ to convincing Adli to sign for Arsenal

Sven Mislintat came close to convincing Yacine Adli to sign for Arsenal from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, despite ultimately proving unsuccessful in his pursuit.

Smith Rowe impresses as Ljungberg achieves third straight academy victory

Emile Smith Rowe caught the eye on Wednesday night, as Freddie Ljungberg's side achieved a third straight victory, winning 3-0 against Coventry City.