Dan Critchlow Archives: 10/2020

It was a mixed day for the Arsenal academy, with the u18s pulling off a comeback win but the u23s losing in bizarre circumstances despite a Nikolaj Möller debut goal.

Mesut Özil and Sokratis Papastathopoulos will have the option to play for the Arsenal u23s over the coming months, after their senior squad exclusions.

With the short turnaround after the midweek Europa League clash, let’s take a look at the Arsenal team news for Leicester City.

Arsenal centre-back Taylor Foran was unfairly thrust into his u23 debut in goal against Manchester City, but he gave a good account of himself.

Gabriel Magalhaes is in the Brazil u23 squad for the upcoming international break, his first call-up at that level for his country.

David Luiz was full of praise for Bernd Leno despite the goalkeeper’s mistake against Rapid Vienna, arguing it’s just a risk of the team’s philosophy.

Arsenal face Leicester City this weekend, with a decision to make on their best midfield for the Premier League clash.

After Mesut Özil took to Twitter to support Arsenal during their match against Rapid Vienna, Mikel Arteta praised the midfielder for giving his backing to the team.

Hector Bellerin provided his fourth assist of the season against Rapid Vienna on Thursday, a promising start to the new campaign.

In a mixed team performance against Rapid Vienna, Thomas Partey put on an excellent individual display on his full debut for Arsenal.

Arsenal are open to the possibility of pursuing a return for former academy striker Donyell Malen, as the 21-year-old’s strong form continues.

Arsenal fans donated just under £6,000 to Islington Giving in 20 hours, in a protest against the £14.95 Premier League pay per view charge.

After winning the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award in September, a Sam Greenwood injury forced him into surgery this week.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles confirms he had a choice to make over whether to leave Arsenal this summer, but he’s happy with his decision.

Mikel Arteta thinks Thomas Partey looks ready to start against Rapid Vienna on Thursday night, after a week of settling in with Arsenal.

Konstantinos Mavropanos will miss three to five weeks of football with a meniscus injury, after successful surgery to fix the problem.

Ben Sheaf and Tolaji Bola put in starring performances for their loan sides in the midweek fixtures, after a difficult weekend.

Charlie Patino and Zane Monlouis signed professional contracts with Arsenal on Wednesday, after they both turned 17 recently.

An impressive Daniel Ballard debut earned him the Blackpool Man of the Match award on Tuesday, despite a narrow defeat to Charlton.

Shkodran Mustafi joined the Arsenal travelling group heading to Vienna for their Europa League clash on Thursday, after recovering from his hamstring problem.