Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2019

Tyreece John-Jules gave Arsenal u23s the lead with a fantastic flicked finish against Everton on Friday, in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Unai Emery says Reiss Nelson struggled more than they wanted against Burnley last weekend, but it’s all about learning from the experience at this stage.

Rob Holding played 90 minutes for the first time since last December’s injury on Friday night, taking the final major step in his first-team comeback.

Joe Willock says the idea perpetuated by the media that he was living in the shadow of his older brothers helped him to progress and prove people wrong.

David Luiz was so close to joining Arsenal a couple of seasons ago that he even told his teammates he was going, according to reports.

Real Sociedad are close to the signing of Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spain.

Matteo Guendouzi insists Arsenal aren’t going to resign themselves to the same result they got last season away to Liverpool, and they’re travelling to Anfield to win.

Unai Emery has admitted Mohamed Elneny and Shkodran Mustafi would be best off leaving the club before the European transfer deadline.

Arsenal face their toughest test of the new campaign with a trip to Anfield to face Champions League winners and Premier League runners-up Liverpool.

Mesut Özil gave some advice to Arsenal’s young players stepping up this season, including Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson, telling them to believe in themselves.

Arsenal academy product Yunus Musah, who joined Valencia over the summer, is already getting involved in training sessions with first-team boss Marcelino.

Arsenal u23s take on Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, on the back of two straight wins in their opening Premier League 2 matches.

Arsenal are planning to offer contract extensions to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, but with pay increases based on bonuses.

The start of the Europa League is (unfortunately) approaching for another season at Arsenal, with the group stage draw set for next week.

Granit Xhaka and Mesut Özil have both returned to full training ahead of Arsenal’s match against Liverpool on Saturday.

Unai Emery wanted to give Krystian Bielik a chance to prove himself with Arsenal, but the club agreed to sell to Derby and Bielik didn’t want to waste his opportunity to play.

Miguel Azeez looks set to sign a new long-term professional deal with Arsenal next month, and he spoke to the club for the matchday programme about his journey so far.

Former Arsenal academy striker Donyell Malen has received his first call-up to the senior Netherlands team, ahead of the upcoming international break.

Former Gunner Marcus McGuane is very unlikely to join Hadjuk Split on a permanent deal this month, contrary to reports, but he could leave Barcelona on loan.

Arsenal’s Ben Sheaf has spent a little over a month with loan club Doncaster Rovers, so we caught up with the people over at fan website Into The Empty Net to find out how he’s doing.