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.

Arsenal’s opponents removed from FA Youth Cup for rule breach

The FA have formally charged Reading u18s with fielding an under-age player in the FA Youth Cup, and they've been removed from the competition as a result. Arsenal were due to face them in the quarter-final.

Jeremy Corbyn ‘happy’ Alexis Sanchez finally left Arsenal

Jeremy Corbyn says he's happy with Arsenal's January transfer business, particularly seeing the 'endless' speculation about Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil put to bed.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

6 Arsenal youngsters who could save Arsenal a fortune in the transfer window

Arsenal's January signings should make useful additions to the squad, but there are still other areas that need addressing in the summer. Could any academy players fill the gaps?

3 options to replace Petr Cech

Arsenal still haven't started negotiations with Petr Čech over a new deal, even though his current contract expires in 2019. Could he leave this summer, and who might replace him?

Could Arsene Wenger really stay until he reaches 1000 games?

Last week, a report claimed Arsene Wenger wants to stick around with Arsenal until he reaches 1,000 Premier League game with the club. Could that really happen?

Gabriel Jesus returns to training ahead of Arsenal clashes

Manchester City have announced that Gabriel Jesus was in training on Friday, as he makes his return from injury ahead of the League Cup final next weekend.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Idrissa Gueye of Everton is is shown his second yellow card of the game by referee Craig Pawson during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October 22, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘Ultimate insult’: City fans react to League Cup final referee appointment

Craig Pawson will referee the League Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal next Sunday, and City fans aren't happy about it.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal send scout to watch Koulibaly for Napoli in Europa League clash

Arsenal sent a scout to watch Kalidou Koulibaly in Napoli's Europa League defeat to RB Leipzig on Thursday night, according to reports in Italy.

Aubameyang ‘just a fading memory’ at Dortmund now, say German press

Kicker claim Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now not much more than a memory at Borussia Dortmund, after Michy Batshuayi's start with the club.

Wenger admits central midfield is Maitland-Niles’ ‘natural position’

In Arsenal's win over Östersunds FK, Ainsley Maitland-Niles played as a central midfielder. Arsene Wenger says it's the 20-year-old's 'natural position', so why do we see him there so rarely?

Telegraph hails Mesut Ozil after Östersund show

Mesut Özil received some rare praise from the media for his performance on Thursday night against Östersunds FK. 

Injury boost as Campbell returns to training with Real Betis

Joel Campbell is back in training with Real Betis, after recovering from his second long-term injury of the campaign.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: David Ospina of Arsenal celebrates after Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scored the 3rd arsenal goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and 1. FC Koeln at Emirates Stadium on September 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ospina and Özil shine but Welbeck struggles: Player ratings vs Östersund

Arsenal put in a professional display to win 3-0 away in Östersund on Thursday night. Although the team never really hit top gear, a couple of individual performances shone through.

Mkhitaryan: Never mind City, play full strength team in 2nd leg

Henrikh Mkhitaryan doesn't see why Arsenal can't win the Europa League, but insists the team can't take their foot off the gas in the second leg against Östersunds FK and they must play the same team in the second leg regardless of the final against Manchester City.

Arsenal and Chelsea keep eye on Shaw’s contract situation as negotiations stall

Arsenal and Chelsea are both reportedly following Luke Shaw's situation closely, as contract talks between Manchester United and the left-back stall.

‘A dream come true’ – Arsenal Women development team visit St. George’s Park

The Arsenal Women development programme took 49 girls to St. George's Park earlier this week to see what it's like to be an international footballer.

Wenger: New signings have got it ‘all to prove’

Arsene Wenger says the team need to improve, and the January signings give them the chance to do so, but only if they can prove their quality on the pitch.

How Patrick Vieira’s 5-year-old Wenger comments prove his inability to change

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira says Arsene Wenger's trust in his players is both his biggest strength and his biggest weakness.

Justin Kluivert: I can see myself playing at Arsenal… and Tottenham, Chelsea etc etc

Justin Kluivert says Arsenal are one of the clubs he can see himself playing for, 20 years after Arsene Wenger almost signed his father Patrick.

Folarin Balogun: The 16-year-old ready to nail down u23 spot

From Eddie Nketiah to Reiss Nelson, there are plenty of promising talents coming through the Arsenal u23s at the moment. Could Folarin Balogun be the next to shine?

Akpom: I have to pick up the pace

Chuba Akpom is keen to show the fans in Belgium what he can do, and says he knows he has to pick up the pace to succeed.

Arsenal fans back Eddie to shine in Europa League

Arsenal fans want Eddie Nketiah to start against Östersunds FK on Thursday, after the news about Alexandre Lacazette's injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts following a missed chance during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Campbell: Wenger has hung Lacazette out to dry

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says Arsene Wenger's treatment of summer signing Alexandre Lacazette is disgraceful, and damaging to the striker's confidence.

Ronaldo agent to make pointless Arsenal contact

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to return to the Premier League if he leaves Real Madrid this summer but rather than re-join Manchester United, the forward reportedly wants to play for a London club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Manchester United lead as Arsenal 4th for youth products in Premier League

Arsenal have the fourth most academy products playing in the Premier League this season, but they're a way off Manchester United in first.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Idrissa Gueye of Everton is is shown his second yellow card of the game by referee Craig Pawson during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October 22, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans finally get some good news ahead of Manchester City League Cup final

The EFL have appointed Craig Pawson to referee the League Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday 25th February.

Arsenal fans should look to Luis Suarez at Liverpool for Lacazette hope

Alexandre Lacazette hasn't made the quickest start to life in North London, but can Arsenal fans take encouragement from Luis Suarez's opening seasons at Liverpool?
Ian Wright

Wright: Top 4 looks impossible now

Ian Wright thinks making it back into the top four is pretty much an impossible task after the weekend's loss to Tottenham, and Arsenal have to focus on the Europa League instead.
Josh Benson

‘Better than the first team’: Fans react to Josh Benson’s long-range strike for Arsenal...

Arsenal fans heaped praise on the u18s, after the club Twitter account posted a video of Josh Benson's strike in the weekend's 6-2 win over Reading.

4 Arsenal players who beat De Bruyne’s hat-trick of assists

Kevin De Bruyne provided three assists at the weekend at Manchester City beat Leicester City, but four Arsenal players have gone one better.

Manchester City have most expensive squad in football history: Arsenal can’t compete

Manchester City have assembled the most expensive squad in football history, according to analysis by the CIES Football Observatory.
Thierry Henry

Henry says Arsenal need to focus on Europa League rather than top 4

Thierry Henry says Arsenal need to focus on the Europa League, after the weekend's results. Meanwhile, Eden Hazard says his brace for Chelsea on Monday was inspired by the former Gunner.

Lemar rejects Monaco contract extension so he can move to England

Thomas Lemar rejected another contract extension offer from AS Monaco last week, as he hopes to make a move to England in the summer, according to reports in France.

Bellerin: Training at Barcelona and Arsenal ‘night and day’

Hector Bellerin told the Oxford Union that the difference between his time at Barcelona and at Arsenal is stark, after making the move as a 16-year-old.

Campbell in Oxford United manager talks

Sol Campbell is in talks to take over as manager at Oxford United, as he continues to search for a way into management.

Saint-Etienne legend gives Debuchy his stamp of approval

Saint-Etienne legend Robert Herbin says he approves of the Ligue 1 side's acquisition of Mathieu Debuchy in the January transfer window.

League Cup final tickets go on sale to Silver and Red members

League Cup final tickets are now on sale to all Gold and Platinum members, after failing to sell out in the original booking periods.

Iwobi posts cryptic Snapchat message, fans argue over what it means

On Monday morning, Alex Iwobi posted a mysterious update to his Snapchat, and left Arsenal supporters arguing over what it meant.

Sky Sports misinterpret Bielik’s comments about Birmingham return

According to Sky Sports, Krystian Bielik is out of contract in the summer and wants to return to Birmingham City on loan, but is that really accurate?

48%: Arsenal hit record low league win percentage under Wenger

Arsenal have won less than half of their Premier League matches this season, with a win percentage of just 48%.