Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2026

Rodri complained about Manchester City’s lack of rest on Tuesday night after conceding the Premier League title to Arsenal, but his sense of injustice is more than a little misplaced.

The Premier League have confirmed their team of match officials for Sunday’s games, including Arsenal’s trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace.

Mikel Merino is aiming to make his on-field comeback for Arsenal against Crystal Palace this Sunday, revealing that the Champions League run helped motivate his recovery.

Chris Richards will miss Crystal Palace’s match against Arsenal this weekend, having damaged ligaments in his ankle last Sunday.

Crystal Palace have failed in an attempt to reschedule their match against Arsenal this weekend, with the club hoping to get more time to prepare for the Europa Conference League final.

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of Pep Guardiola, with the manager to leave his post at the end of the 2025/26 season.

West Ham United goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa has received a two-match ban and a fine for his conduct during his team’s defeat to Arsenal earlier this month.

Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Declan Rice have all been selected for England’s 2026 World Cup squad, but Myles Lewis-Skelly has missed out.

Tino Livramento’s chances of leaving Newcastle United have been hurt by his recent injuries, with Arsenal among the clubs previously linked with a summer move.

Oliver Glasner has congratulated Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, and Eberechi Eze on their Premier League title success, but his comments might not make Spurs fans too happy.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that whilst Mikel Merino is returning to full training, Jurrien Timber is still a little further behind in his recovery.

Kai Havertz has been called up by Germany for the World Cup, with Julian Nagelsmann sending a message of support to the Arsenal striker.

Mikel Arteta has shared the story of his experience of Arsenal winning the Premier League, admitting he didn’t actually watch the Manchester City game himself.

Max Dowman is currently absent from training with Arsenal due to his school exams, putting the midfielder’s participation in the final two games of the season in doubt.

Mikel Merino has returned to training with Arsenal, but Jurrien Timber remains absent in the build-up to the final game of the Premier League campaign.

Mikel Arteta joined in with the Arsenal Premier League title celebrations late on Tuesday night, but he wasn’t present with the squad when the trophy was confirmed.

Arsenal under-21 player Remy Mitchell joined the trophy celebrations at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, revelling in the moment as a boyhood fan of the club.

Max Dowman became the youngest Premier League winner in history on Tuesday night, and the teenager is guaranteed to receive a winner’s medal.

Just six of the BBC’s 33 TV and radio pundits correctly picked Arsenal as this season’s Premier League winners, with Martin Keown among them.

Arsenal have finalised plans for their Premier League trophy parade later this month, as well as a potential Champions League parade.