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.
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)

Bayer Leverkusen joke at Čech’s expense on social media after Manchester City defeat

Bayer Leverkusen poked fun at Petr Čech after Arsenal's defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, suggesting the Gunners should give former Leverkusen man Bernd Leno a chance.
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Disappointing defeat despite some points of encouragement: Player ratings v Manchester City

Arsenal slipped to a disappointing defeat against Manchester City on Sunday, a match they never really looked like winning, but there were one or two encouraging performances nonetheless.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Owner Stan Kroenke of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Kroenke ‘unlikely to be upset’ by unhappy supporters

Stan Kroenke won't be fazed by unhappy supporters, after completing his takeover of Arsenal Football Club this month, as he's used to it by now.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia saves the third penalty from Jordan Henderson of England in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/REMOTE/Getty Images)

Turkish media: Arsenal agree to loan Ospina, buyout clause still to be agreed

Arsenal and Besiktas have reached an agreement over the loan of David Ospina for the 2018/19 season, but still need to finalise his buyout clause option.
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 reaches 6 goals and 1 assist in 7 pre-season matches for Hannover

Takuma Asano is on fire in pre-season, and scored yet another goal, against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, to keep his run going.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Jack Wilshere speaks during an England press conference session at St Georges Park on March 20, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wilshere seemingly confirms Wenger was ‘sacked’

Jack Wilshere has seemingly confirmed that Arsene Wenger was sacked, despite the club's official stance that it was a mutual decision for him to leave.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Emery: Welbeck trained at left-back on Friday

Unai Emery made the surprising admission that Danny Welbeck trained at left-back on Friday, as the club go through a minor crisis in the position ahead of Sunday's match against Manchester City.

Clarke, McEneff and Omole sign their first professional contracts

Harry Clarke, Jordan McEneff and Tobi Omole all signed their first professional contracts with Arsenal on Saturday, as the trio continue their progress through the club's academy.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Paul Merson (l) and Phil Thompson answer questions during Gillette Soccer Saturday Live with Jeff Stelling on March 19, 2012 at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Video: Merson struggles to pronounce names of Arsenal’s new signings

Paul Merson has long struggled with any vaguely complex names, and it seems the rest of the footballing world has started to catch on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Predicted XI vs Manchester City: Lacazette and Aubameyang to start?

Arsenal face Manchester City in their first game of the new Premier League season on Sunday, and Unai Emery's first match in charge at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal agree three-year partnership deal with Banque du Caire

Arsenal have agreed a new three-year deal with Banque du Caire, as their official partner in Egypt.

Reports: Emery picks Cech to start against Manchester City

Unai Emery is expected to start Petr Cech in Arsenal's first game of the new Premier League season against Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal's English defender Carl Jenkinson celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich on May 11, 2014. (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images)

Emery: We only have three players with the possibility to leave this month

Unai Emery has named Carl Jenkinson, David Ospina and Joel Campbell as the three players that could leave this month, with the rest set to stay on at the Emirates.
Which side will Calum Chambers be playing for in Arsenal's first game of the season? via Fulham FC

Chambers: I want to show everyone what I can do at Fulham

Calum Chambers says his season-long loan to Fulham is all about showing what he can do, and hopefully getting back into the England squad as well.

Arsenal 2018/19 squad assessment: Is it ready for the new season?

On Thursday at 5pm, the Premier League transfer deadline passed, and so did any lingering hopes of adding to Arsenal's current squad, but how is that squad looking going into the new season?
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal smiles during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Sagna: This is a complete revival of the club, Emery is the right choice

Bacary Sagna thinks Arsenal made the right choice by appointing Unai Emery as head coach of the club, and claims the changes represent a 'complete revival' for Arsenal.
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Arsenal among four top clubs scouting Wesley Moraes

Arsenal joined Borussia Dortmund, AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain in scouting Wesley Moraes for Club Brugge in their 1-0 weekend win over Royal Excel Mouscron, according to reports.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

RAC: Arsenal did submit loan offer for Dembele but Barcelona turned it down

Arsenal really did submit a late loan offer for Ousmane Dembele, but it was swiftly rejected by Barcelona, according to reports.
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Report: Deadline day signing of Mendyl fell through over work permit issues

Arsenal came close to the signing of Hamza Mendyl on deadline day, but the deal fell through over work permit issues, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Valencia contact Arsenal over Welbeck

Valencia CF are interested in signing Danny Welbeck before the European transfer deadline at the end of the month, according to reports in Spain.

Norwegian report: Arsenal keen on late deal for Genk midfielder Berge

Arsenal are keen on making a late deadline day signing of Sander Berge from KRC Genk, with Tottenham Hotspur also interested, according to reports in Norway.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia saves the third penalty from Jordan Henderson of England in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/REMOTE/Getty Images)

Besiktas ‘reach agreement’ with Ospina: Still need to agree price with Arsenal

Besiktas have an agreement in place with David Ospina over a summer move, but they still need to agree a fee with Arsenal.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal puts on the captains armband during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ramsey ‘looks certain’ to stay despite no new contract just yet

Aaron Ramsey won't leave Arsenal in the current transfer window, with the club confident of finding an agreement for a new contract, according to reports.
Arsenal's British striker Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg football match between CSKA Moscow and Arsenal at VEB Arena stadium in Moscow on April 12, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV

Reports: 6 clubs interested in deadline day move for Welbeck

Six different clubs are interested in a deadline day move for Danny Welbeck, according to reports, as Arsenal hope to complete a number of sales before 5pm.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Dembele laughs off suggestion of a late transfer to Arsenal

Ousmane Dembele has laughed off the suggestion that he might move to Arsenal in a late transfer deal, insisting he's staying at Barcelona this summer.

Perez to West Ham confirmed by Wilshere on Instagram

Lucas Perez is joining West Ham United in a deadline day deal, as confirmed by Jack Wilshere on Instagram.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring during their Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Switzerland at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

Behrami: I immediately called Xhaka after being forced into international retirement

Valon Behrami has revealed that his immediate response to learning he'd be forced out of his national team was to call Granit Xhaka and give the Arsenal man his support.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject Napoli loan bid for Ospina as they only want permanent sale

Arsenal have rejected a loan offer from Napoli for David Ospina, but the Italian side are expected to come back with another bid before the end of the window.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Aaron Ramsey #8 of Arsenal looks during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Report: Arsenal may force Ramsey sale if he doesn’t sign new deal

Arsenal may force the sale of star midfielder Aaron Ramsey if he doesn't sign a new deal, as the Welshman begins to run down the final year of his current contract.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona unlikely to accept an Arsenal loan offer but could sell on big-money permanent...

Barcelona are unlikely to accept a reported Arsenal loan offer with an obligation to buy next year, but could yet still sell Ousmane Dembele on a permanent basis this summer.

Ramsey and Monreal back in training ahead of Manchester City clash

Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal have both returned to training with Arsenal ahead of the team's first Premier League match against Manchester City this weekend.
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Besiktas president and officials in London amid £15m Vida transfer rumours

Besiktas president Fikret Orman is currently in London with a number of fellow club officials, as speculation grows of a £15m transfer for Domagoj Vida to Arsenal.

Cisse: Tuchel is more serene and quiet compared to Emery

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Edouard Cisse claims the club's new boss Thomas Tuchel is more serene than Unai Emery, and thinks the 44-year-old is a good fit for the Parisians.
Arsenal's chairman Sir Chips Keswick (L) and chief executive officer Ivan Gazidis attend the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Paris-Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC, on September 13, 2016 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Kroenke suggests Gazidis won’t be forced out despite club takeover

Stan Kroenke doesn't plan to get rid of Ivan Gazidis, or any other members of the Arsenal board, despite his reported agreement to takeover the club.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Report: Barcelona could raise funds for Pogba by selling Dembele to Arsenal

Barcelona are considering selling Ousmane Dembele to raise funds for a move for Paul Pogba, and Arsenal are very interested if the opportunity presents itself, according to reports.
Arsenal's Spanish striker Lucas Perez celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on January 3, 2017. / AFP / Glyn KIRK /

Perez’s agent: The priority for my client is remaining in the Premier League

Lucas Perez's agent says the priority for the Arsenal forward is remaining in the Premier League, amid rumours of a possible move to West Ham United.
AIRATE, ITALY - JULY 05: Ricardo Rodriguez of AC Milan looks on during the AC Milan training session at the club's training ground Milanello on July 5, 2017 in Cairate, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Arsenal target Rodriguez wants to stay with AC Milan

Ricardo Rodriguez wants to stay with AC Milan, despite interest from Arsenal and PSG, according to reports in Italy.
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Vladimir Petkovic, Head coach of Switzerland congratulates Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Swiss media expect national team manager Petkovic to force Lichtsteiner out

Journalists in the Swiss media expect national team manager Vladimir Petkovic to force Stephan Lichtsteiner, among others, out of the national team.

Overall pre-season player ratings: Midfielders and forwards

With pre-season coming to an end with victory over Lazio, we're taking a look back at how each player performed over the five matches.

Miller: Gerrard would only leave Rangers for Liverpool, United or Arsenal

Former Liverpool assistant manager Alex Miller thinks Steven Gerrard would only leave his job at Rangers if Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United come calling.