Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2026

Ipswich Town are in a strong situation with injuries ahead of Tuesday night’s match against Arsenal, with only a couple of players likely to miss the match.

Arsenal are monitoring Rio Ngumoha’s situation with Liverpool, eyeing up a move if the player doesn’t establish himself on Andoni Iraola’s left wing.

The EFL have confirmed their team of officials for Arsenal’s League Cup match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday, with the notable absence of any VAR appointments.

Ben White appears to be struggling with a groin injury, but Arsenal will be hoping the problem is simply tightness rather than a strain.

Andria Bartishvili’s future transfer to Arsenal has been officially confirmed by the club, with the Georgia teenager to join next July.

Arsenal are set to contact Howard Webb and Pro Ref today over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday, despite the Gunners going on to win the match.

The VAR official who incorrectly allowed a Manchester City goal to stand during Sunday’s Manchester derby is understood to be a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.

Martin Odegaard has looked a man transformed in the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign, and Arsenal might have the World Cup to thank.

With all of Arsenal’s kits for 2026/27 now officially released, details of next season’s home and away kits have already started to emerge.

David Raya believes Arsenal now know they can beat any team in the Premier League, but he’s still looking for further improvement.

Declan Rice has admitted his injury issues were affecting him over the summer at the World Cup, but his post-tournament rest has really helped.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has suggested Arsenal are the best team in Europe at the moment, ahead of his team’s game against the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta has pushed back against suggestions from Gabriel Jesus that no one talked to him prior to his exit from Arsenal to join Barcelona.

Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, according to a report, with his existing deal to expire in 2027.

Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on Arsenal’s injury situation ahead of Saturday’s game against Sunderland, with multiple players on the verge of comebacks.

The Premier League have confirmed their selection of match officials for the upcoming round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s trip away to face Sunderland.

Reiss Nelson is still waiting on a work permit to officially link up with his new Feyenoord teammates, suffering with the same wait period as former Arsenal loanee Raheem Sterling.

Riccardo Calafiori has been named Arsenal’s Player of the Month for August, with the Italian international also in contention for the Premier League’s award.

Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted Bruno Guimaraes’ move to Arsenal was the one thing they hadn’t planned for ahead of the summer transfer window.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes have been called up by Brazil for this month’s international break, but two former Gunners have been left out of the squad.