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.
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Arsenal’s slide and Manchester City’s rise bookended by 2011 and 2018 League Cup finals

This weekend, Arsenal will return to Wembley for a League Cup final for the first time in seven years, so let's look at how things have changed in that time for the two finalists.

Would Arsenal be Champions if Leicester were stripped of 15/16 title?

This week, Leicester City agreed to pay the Football League £3.1m to settle a Financial Fair Play dispute, but Arsenal fans think the punishment wasn't enough.

Why Arsenal wore blue vs Östersund and will be glad to wear red at...

The curse of the blue kit struck again on Thursday, as Arsenal lost 2-1 to Östersunds FK, but why were the team wearing it at home in the first place?

2 problems clearly highlighted in Arsenal’s damming record against bottom 11

Crystal Palace are the only team in the bottom 11 that Arsenal have beaten away from home in the Premier League this season.

2 wins 2 draws 2 defeats: Arsenal v AC Milan

Arsenal will face AC Milan in the last-16 of the Europa League, and history suggests it will be a close encounter.

‘Childish and spoilt’: Fans react to news of cup final boycott

Ahead of Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, Glenn Allen explained why he won't be attending the showpiece event, and fans aren't happy.

He pointed at others to do it instead: Brutal Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal suffered a poor 2-1 defeat to Östersunds FK on Thursday night, which was disappointing despite the aggregate result putting the club in the next round.

Greek agent: Arsenal fought off 5 clubs to sign Mavropanos

Vasilis Stachtiaris, a scout and agent who first recommended Konstantinos Mavropanos to PAS Giannina, says Arsenal competed with five European clubs to sign the defender.
Lorient French forward Jeremie Aliadiere (R) celebrates with his teammate Lorient's forward Vincent Aboubakar after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lorient and Evian at Moustoir stadium in Lorient, western France, on April 05, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD (Photo credit should read JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Aliadiere: Wenger invited me to train at Arsenal

Jeremie Aliadiere says Arsene Wenger is both the best coach and the best man manager he's ever had, after the Frenchman offered him a chance to train at London Colney.

Pires: Manchester United is a good example for Arsenal

Robert Pires says even Arsene Wenger doesn't know why Arsenal are struggling in the Premier League this campaign, but the former Gunner thinks the cup final can be a turning point.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: A dejected looking Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

‘Useless’,’Send him back to Arsenal’ – United fans turn on Sanchez after Sevilla performance

Manchester United fans are already starting to turn on Alexis Sanchez, after the Chilean put in another disappointing performance against Sevilla.

Mkhitaryan: I can’t understand people saying I can’t play with Özil

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he can't understand why some football pundits think he can't play in the same team as Mesut Özil.

Arsenal and Manchester United make contact with Yazici’s representatives

Manchester United and Arsenal have both made contact with the representatives of Trabzonspor midfielder Yusuf Yazici, according to a report in Italy.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on November 26, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Wenger: Welbeck’s no Harry Kane but…

Arsene Wenger wants Danny Welbeck to sign a new contract with the club, and cites the forward's versatility as one of his key strengths in the squad.

We struggled a lot: Mesut Ozil opens up

Mesut Özil recently spoke to the Turkish media about the hardships of his childhood, and why he wants to give back to those who need help.

Arsenal disappointed after sending scouts to watch Özyakup play Bayern Munich

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Oguzhan Özyakup as Besiktas played Bayern Munich, according to reports in Turkey.

Wilshere ‘will leave Arsenal’ this summer

Jack Wilshere will leave Arsenal in the summer, and is likely to remain in the Premier League, according to reports in Italy.

How would another season without Champions League affect Arsenal?

Climbing into the top-four is starting to look like an impossible task, and winning the Europa League is a long-shot so could Arsenal cope with another year without Champions League football?

Manchester City could complicate Arsenal’s kit manufacturer negotiations

Manchester City could complicate Arsenal's negotiations for their next kit manufacturer deal when their current one expires in 2019.
Aaron Ramsey, Hattrick hero v Everton

Ramsey undergoing ‘intensive treatment’ to be fit for cup final

Aaron Ramsey is in a race to be fit for the League Cup final this weekend, and according to reports he's undergoing intensive treatment to make it back in time.

Nelson and Welbeck to start: Predicted 4-3-3 line up vs Östersunds FK

Arsenal play Östersunds FK in the second leg of their round-of-32 tie on Thursday night, and with a cup final at the weekend, you can expect changes to the starting lineup.
Aaron Ramsey, Hattrick hero v Everton

Wales facing £50,000 Aaron Ramsey penalty

Wales will lose £50,000 if Aaron Ramsey doesn't play in the China Cup next month, and £100,000 if Gareth Bale doesn't make the trip.

Arsenal to finally strengthen key areas in summer

Arsenal want to strengthen their central defence and midfield in the summer transfer window, according to reports.
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Guardiola and Aguero escape punishment from the FA – again

For the second time this season, Manchester City players have received no punishment for their part in post-match and off-field fracas after the FA reviewed their cup tie against Wigan Athletic.
Bacary Sagna

Sagna: I turned down chance to train with Arsenal

Bacary Sagna admits he turned down the chance to train with Arsenal during his time without a club because he didn't want to get in the way of players already at the club or block Mathieu Debuchy.

Arsenal fan and academy star John-Jules signs first professional contract

Arsenal announced on Tuesday that Tyreece John-Jules signed professional terms with the club this week, after turning 17 earlier in the month.

Arsenal board leave decision to stay in Wenger’s hands

Arsenal won't fire Arsene Wenger this summer, and plan to leave the decision to stay or go completely in his hands, according to reports in France.

Arsenal 18/19 home colours and training kit collection ‘leak’

Arsenal's 2018/19 training kit collection and home kit colours have leaked, according to reports.

Phil Neville gives Nobbs and Williamson England call-ups

Jordan Nobbs and Leah Williamson have both been called up to the England squad by Phil Neville for the SheBelieves Cup in the United States next month.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring Arsenal's 3rd goal with Kieran Gibbs during the match between Arsenal and Hull City in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Ramsey; Kieran Gibbs

4 reasons Ramsey missing the League Cup final is bad news

Arsene Wenger says Aaron Ramsey is a doubt for the League Cup final, as he struggles to recover from a groin issue. Here's why losing him would be very bad news.

Timo Werner to Arsenal and how a transfer rumour was born

The media have heavily linked Arsenal to Timo Werner over the weekend, after a scout watched RB Leipzig play Napoli, but is that really where the club's interest lies?

More preseason details emerge with Arsenal to face PSG

Arsenal will play in the International Champions Cup in Singapore this summer, according to reports, with Sevilla and PSG two clubs reportedly joining them.
Vlad Dragomir (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Dragomir praised in Romania as he scores in u23 defeat

Vlad Dragomir received praise from his home country on Monday night after scoring in the Arsenal u23s 3-1 defeat to Leicester City.

Do Arsenal really still want Fekir?

According to reports, Arsenal are considering a £45m move for Lyon's Nabil Fekir, aiming to complete the deal before the World Cup but do the club really still want the 24-year-old?

No Arsenal players make CIES list

The CIES Football Observatory haven't named any Arsenal players on their list of the 50 most promising u20 prospects in Europe.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford at London Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Doucoure: I prefer Arsenal over Spurs

Abdoulaye Doucoure told French TV that Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool are all interested in signing him, but he has a preference for joining Arsene Wenger at the Emirates.

Historic Arsenal kit change won’t top up new Emirates deal enough

Arsenal are looking to gain on Manchester United and Chelsea with a new Emirates shirt sponsorship deal that also allows for a sleeve sponsor but it's still going to leave them some way off the pace.

Akpom scores first goal as Lucas hits 12 matches without one

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

Arsenal’s u18s crash out of Premier League Cup to Spurs

Arsenal's u18s were knocked out of the Premier League Cup at the weekend, losing their semi-final 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal send scouts to watch Koulibaly who likes club ‘a lot’

Arsenal continue to scout Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of a potential move in the summer, according to various reports.