Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2024

Mika Biereth has been nominated for the Europa Conference League’s Player of the Week award after his goal helped secure Sturm Graz progression to the next round.

Arsenal want a midfielder in the summer transfer window and €60m Martin Zubimendi is high on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist, according to a report.

Ayden Heaven made his first appearance in an Arsenal senior squad on Wednesday, but the player is drawing rival interest from around England.

FC Porto successfully stopped Arsenal from playing football for almost half of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg.

Albert Sambi Lokonga picked up a new injury in Luton Town’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, after receiving praise from Jurgen Klopp ahead of the game.

Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott aren’t worried about the Gunners’ Champions League campaign, despite Wednesday’s defeat.

In spite of reports this week that put Italy and Germany in the lead for a fifth Champions League qualification spot, England remain likely to receive the extra place.

Takehiro Tomiyasu’s new contract with Arsenal is already done, with talks over a new deal for Ben White also at an advanced stage.

Jack Wilshere was critical of his Arsenal u18 side after their draw against Southampton on Saturday, despite the team earning a point.

Arsenal have a strong relationship with Joshua Zirkzee’s agent, with AC Milan fearing significant competition for the striker’s summer signature.

Rio Ferdinand responded to passengers on a flight to Porto after some Arsenal fans on board taunted him about Bukayo Saka.

FC Porto boss Sérgio Conceição has ruled centre-forward Mehdi Taremi out of their game against Arsenal on Wednesday night.

FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa says Arsenal have weaknesses, and the Gunners still need to prove themselves as one of the Champions League favourites.

Arsenal have taken a trio of youth players on their first-team trip to FC Porto in midweek, likely in part due to the expanded Champions League benches.

Arsenal fans have come up with a new chant for Gabriel Magalhaes, in light of the centre-back’s strong recent form.

Leandro Trossard has now hit double figures for goals this season, and his combination with Kai Havertz makes him a candidate for starts even when Gabriel Jesus is back.

Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, providing serious competition for Arsenal and Chelsea.

Arsenal loanee Alex Kirk provided a dramatic injury-time assist for Bromley’s winner as they defeated runaway league leaders Chesterfield at the weekend.

Kai Havertz believes that Arsenal are a connected club at the moment, with the men, women, and academy players all pushing each other.

Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi won the Player of the Match award as Lazio beat Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.