Dan Critchlow Archives: 10/2022

Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new head coach, and the former Arsenal manager will face Manchester United in his first two games.

Runar Alex Runarsson impressed in Alanyaspor’s draw with Galatasaray on Sunday, his ninth consecutive Super Lig appearance.

Arsenal loanee Tim Akinola has been called up to the Nigeria u23s for an u23 AFCON qualifier, in spite of his recent training injury.

Blackpool centre-forward Jerry Yates has heaped praise on Charlie Patino following the Arsenal loanee’s goal and assist at the weekend.

Gabriel Jesus has admitted his disappointment at his recent lack of goals and demanded of himself and the team that they raise their level.

Folarin Balogun scored once again for Stade de Reims on Sunday, helping them to a 2-1 win over AJ Auxerre.

Mikel Arteta refused to blame the referees for his side’s dropped points against Southampton on Sunday, despite a truly awful officiating display.

Arsenal loanee Tim Akinola suffered an injury in training with Chesterfield this week, forcing him out of a dramatic match against Bromley.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal have a few plans for the World Cup break, but he wouldn’t confirm specifics amid growing rumours in the media.

Arthur Okonkwo saved a penalty for Crewe Alexandra this weekend, but he had to settle for a draw after losing his clean sheet in the second half.

Arsenal are confident that Bukayo Saka has no interest in leaving the club, as the two parties edge closer to a contract extension agreement.

Charlie Patino won the Man of the Match award with a goal and an assist in Blackpool’s derby match against Preston North End on Saturday.

William Saliba has evidently added a lot to Arsenal’s back line this season, but the stats suggest he’s done so with more than just defending.

Though Bukayo Saka didn’t end up winning the Kopa Trophy, the Arsenal winger did receive some votes from a few famous names in world football.

Cedric Soares has admitted he’s disappointed that he hasn’t played more for Arsenal this season, but he’ll be ready when called upon.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has ruled out a couple of his usual Southampton starters for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday, due to various injury problems.

Seb Ferdinand got another goal and assist for the Arsenal u18s against Brighton on Saturday, but they ended up being forced to settle for a draw.

Matt Turner joked that Granit Xhaka’s right leg is usually just for standing, after the midfielder scored a nice half-volley with his weak foot on Thursday.

Oleksandr Zinchenko’s absence is set to continue on Sunday, but Gabriel Martinelli is likely to return to the starting lineup.

Gabriel Magalhaes has admitted he’s delighted to be signing a new deal with Arsenal, calling it the best day of his life.