Dan Critchlow Archives: 03/2019

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has admitted he was a fan of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp growing up, despite going on to play for Spurs.

Former Gunner Jeremie Aliadiere thinks Arsenal will finish above Tottenham Hotspur this season and make it into the Champions League qualification places.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran is set to extend his contract with the club by an additional year, after turning down an offer from Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to promote Steve Morrow to form part of a three-man sporting team to support head coach Unai Emery, according to reports.

Norwich City defender Jamal Lewis has praised Sead Kolasinac’s full-back play going forward, whilst also criticising the Bosnian international defensively.

Reiss Nelson believes his runs in behind have improved a lot this season, and that will help him to have a greater impact in top-level football.

Denis Suarez has hit back at criticism of his performances in training with Arsenal, posting a response on his Instagram story.

Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales’ second fixture of the international break with injury, and he’s returned to Arsenal to work on his recovery.

Granit Xhaka has reportedly said Arsenal doesn’t have to be the last stop in his career, but it’s not clear exactly what that meant, or if he even really said it.

Arsenal have committed nine errors leading to an opposition goal this Premier League season, the joint-most of any team in Europe’s top-five leagues.

Bukayo Saka scored two goals for the England u19s this week, as well as assisting one, and his finishes have drawn comparisons between the youngster and Leroy Sane.

After the first few days of the international break, let’s have a look at how Arsenal’s senior and youth stars are doing so far.

Nacho Monreal hasn’t travelled with the Arsenal first-team squad to Dubai this week, as he’s suffering from tightness in his calf.

Reiss Nelson set up the England u21s’ opening goal against Poland on Thursday, causing some Arsenal fans to get excited about his return.

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins, currently on loan with AS Monaco, a year after they reportedly failed to sign him the first time.

Stephan Lichtsteiner says he has begun talks with Arsenal over a contract extension, but he doesn’t want to stay if he’s not going to play regularly.

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is back running and training with the ball again in Dubai, as he continues his recovery from injury.

Per Mertesacker has hinted at the possibility of Arsenal’s academy working with Werder Bremen, after travelling to Germany to meet with representatives from his old club.

Arsenal have confirmed that they’ll take part in the International Champions Cup this summer, with an announcement of their opponents and venues to come.

French football journalist Julien Laurens thinks Arsenal won’t sign Denis Suarez on a permanent deal, and he’s urged the club to spend money as carefully as last summer.