Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2023

David Raya insists he doesn’t know whether he’ll be in goal for the north London derby at the weekend, despite consecutive clean sheets.

Arsenal legend Kelly Smith has returned to the club to work as an assistant coach for the women’s first team, the Gunners have confirmed.

Mikel Arteta has wished Marcelo Flores well following his Arsenal departure, suggesting the youngster has a big future.

Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand is back in training with FC Den Bosch after injury, as the Arsenal youngster awaits his debut with his loan club.

Martin Odegaard received a nomination from UEFA for their Player of the Week award, following his impressive performance against PSV Eindhoven.

Mikel Arteta has praised Kai Havertz for his intelligence in the way he’s adapted to playing multiple roles at Arsenal.

PSV Eindhoven’s Joey Veerman thinks it’s not surprising that they lost to a much more expensive squad at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he was emotional when he saw the Arsenal fans’ response to Emile Smith Rowe’s return on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min claims Arsenal won’t want to play against them right now, ahead of Sunday’s north London derby.

Arsenal loan winger Marquinhos made the first start of his loan move to Nantes on Sunday, helping the team to their first win of the season.

Arsenal have reportedly made an enquiry over Ivan Toney, but they’re yet to finalise their plans for the January transfer window.

Arsenal are very optimistic about Martin Odegaard’s contract and the midfielder is expected to extend for a significant salary increase.

Arsenal scouts attended Reading’s EFL Trophy fixture against Exeter City on Tuesday, keeping an eye on Caylan Vickers in particular.

PSV Eindhoven striker Luuk de Jong has suggested his team could make tactical changes from their usual style to face Arsenal on Wednesday.

In-form PSV Eindhoven winger Noa Lang may be available to face Arsenal despite a hamstring scare at the weekend, according to reports.

Arsenal are likely to have two spaces to call up youth players for their Champions League clash on Wednesday, with a few youngsters joining pre-match training.

Arsenal got off to a disappointing start in the UEFA Youth League despite a goal from Ethan Nwaneri, with PSV u19s coming from behind to win 2-1.

Arsenal loanee Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was one of two Gunners academy products sent off as Cheltenham Town lost to Peterborough United on Tuesday.

Arsenal will send scouts to watch Club Brugge on Thursday, keeping an eye on Martin Odegaard’s international teammate Antonio Nusa.

Arsenal fans spotted Jurrien Timber walking without his crutches ahead of the squad photoshoot this week, as he works on his recovery from injury.