Dan Critchlow

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Arsenal fan since a young age, now a season ticket holder who enjoys writing, tweeting and making videos about the Gunners.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat makes ‘immediate sign of impact and influence’ as Arsenal close in on Aubameyang

Helping to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and 20-year-old prospect Konstantinos Mavropanos, Sven Mislintat made a strong start to his new role this January.
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Choice of 2: Which shirt number will Aubameyang take when he joins Arsenal?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is edging closer to a move to Arsenal, so which shirt numbers are available for the striker if he does finally sign?

‘Filthy’, ‘Wonder goal’ – Sublime Smith-Rowe strike goes viral and stuns supporters

Emile Smith-Rowe scored a fantastic goal for Arsenal u23s at the weekend against Sunderland, drawing astonishment from Arsenal fans and going viral in the process.

Youth roundup: u18s reach PL Cup semi-final as u23s dominate Sunderland

Arsenal's academy had a good weekend, as the u18s progressed in the Premier League Cup, and the u23s won their Premier League 2 match against Sunderland 3-1.

Aubameyang signing will have ‘direct consequences’ for Arsenal pair warns reliable publication

Arsenal signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will have 'direct consequences' for Arsenal's French strikers, according to Monday's L'Equipe.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas assists and Nwakali makes second-stint debut

Lucas Perez provided an assist in Deportivo's stalemate, while Jenkinson and Bramall finally played together for Birmingham. Bola's Bristol Rovers beat Doncaster, as Nwakali made his second-stint debut.
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The Arsenal board: How much are they paid?

As we're approaching the end of the transfer window with only £2m spent on transfer fees so far, we've looked at how much the Arsenal board make in a year.
(FILES) File picture dated August 1, 2008 shows an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Dubai-based airline Emirates announced on September 8, 2008 that it is suspending flights using its lone Airbus A380 superjumbo until later this week while repairs are carried out. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Should Arsenal fans be worried about being funded by Emirates?

In December, Nick Cohen wrote a piece for The Guardian saying football fans should be asking the hard questions about the money behind leading clubs. To do that, let's look at Arsenal's main sponsor, Emirates.

Arsenal stadium revenue 4th highest in Europe and twice that of Tottenham

Arsenal bring in the fourth largest stadium revenues of any team in Europe, according to the Deloitte Football Money League for 2018.

1 from 21 and unbeaten: What are the best and worst kick-off times for...

Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 19 Premier League 3pm Saturday kick-offs at home, but what's their record like in other kick-off times, home and away this season?

Brother says Arsenal want him for 1st team but permit problems will persist

In a recent interview, Kelechi Nwakali's brother, Allwell, said Arsenal want the Nigerian to play in their first team soon. We looked at how likely that is to happen.

Aubameyang to spend key transfer day in court possibly complicating Arsenal move further

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's potential move to Arsenal might be delayed by the striker's involvement in a court case, according to reports.

£616k spent and Stan Kroenke moves 22 steps closer to total Arsenal control

Stan Kroenke has bought 22 more shares in Arsenal Football Club at £28,000 each, a £616,000 investment taking his total shareholding to 67.09 per cent.
Zenit Saint-Petersburg football team's player Andrey Arshavin attends a press-conference in Saint-Petersburg on September 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group G match Zenit Saint-Petersburg against Austria Vienna. AFP PHOTO / OLGA MALTSEVA (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger pushed to pay more and agent paid £1.2m himself to seal Arshavin...

Football agent Jon Smith has revealed how he agreed to pay £1.2m himself, just to get the Andrei Arshavin transfer over the line before the deadline in 2009.

Arsenal, Manchester United or the player? Who’s in trouble over Alexis’ missed drugs test

Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test on Monday while completing his move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Takuma Asano requests transfer to Portimonense

Takuma Asano contacted VfB Stuttgart head of sport Michael Reschke to try and secure a transfer to Portugal this month, according to reports.

Bothroyd notes Carabao Cup used to be Wenger’s throwaway competition

Former Arsenal striker Jay Bothroyd is delighted the Gunners are in the Carabao Cup final, but feels it sums up Arsene Wenger's demise, as it was considered a throwaway competition.

Reported £60m deal for Fekir looks dead in the water

Leading up to January, Arsenal were heavily-linked with Lyon forward Nabil Fekir as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez. However, it seems the deal is now dead in the water.

Still no formal approach for Evans despite deadline day approaching

Arsenal still haven't made a formal approach for West Brom and Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, with transfer deadline day now less than a week away.

‘He’s a Championship footballer’, ‘I’m so f***ing done’ – Iwobi slaughtered after Carabao Cup...

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday night, but fans were unhappy with Alex Iwobi's performance.

5 reasons why the Carabao Cup is worth winning

The League Cup doesn't always get the best reception from football fans nowadays, but that doesn't mean the competition isn't worth winning.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Player of genuine quality’, ‘He’s gotta start in the World Cup’ – fans demand...

Fans praised Jack Wilshere for his performance against Chelsea on Wednesday, and demanded Gareth Southgate give the Englishman an international call-up.

Statistics prove London is Red

After Arsenal's semi-final win against Chelsea on Wednesday night, we've outlined the statistics that show London is still most certainly red.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal gestures to his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Xhaka: It’s a big honour to play alongside Wilshere

Granit Xhaka says it's a big honour to play alongside Jack Wilshere, and thinks he can learn a lot from such a talented midfielder.

Wenger: Monreal is a silent leader

Arsene Wenger thinks there's less focus on Nacho Monreal's fantastic recent performances because the Spaniard just quietly gets about his work without fuss.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Sagna to join 20th-placed side Benevento

Bacary Sagna is finally closing in on a return to professional football, as he prepares to sign a deal with Serie A side Benevento.

Wenger: Reaching Wembley final again is a big lift

Arsene Wenger is looking forward to another trip to Wembley in February, Arsenal's 10th visit in the last four years, after the Gunners beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Wilshere: Wenger might have got the formation wrong

Jack Wilshere thinks Arsene Wenger got his formation wrong in the first-half against Chelsea, but says the team showed good character in the second period.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Nacho Monreal celebrates the own goal of Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Monreal is Arsenal’s hero again as Elneny underwhelms: Player ratings vs Chelsea

Granit Xhaka's winner against Chelsea saw Arsenal book their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with Nacho Monreal delivering a man-of-the-match performance.

‘He has to improve’, ‘I wanna see more from him’ – Lacazette criticised after...

Arsenal fans weren't happy with Alexandre Lacazette after Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea, despite the Frenchman playing a large part in the winning goal.

Shots, dribbles, chance-creation: Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan go head-to-head

After Arsenal and Manchester United completed their Alexis Sanchez-Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap-deal, we looked at how the two players compare this season.
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‘Dembele feels it’s the right time to move on’ – Good news for Arsenal,...

Celtic's assistant coach Chris Davies says Moussa Dembele feels it's time to leave the Scottish club, but they haven't received any formal offers so far.

Juventus want to take advantage of Wilshere’s Arsenal uncertainty

Juventus are reportedly targeting Jack Wilshere for a surprising January transfer, as his Arsenal contract talks seems far from being finalised.

Good news for Arsenal as potential Jonny Evans replacement reaches agreement with West Brom

West Bromwich Albion have reached an agreement to sign Egyptian centre-back Ali Gabr on loan until the end of the season, in a move that could hint at Jonny Evans' departure.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

What to watch: Wednesday’s guide to Arsenal on TV and Radio

Here is your comprehensive daily round-up of Arsenal-related programmes on radio and TV for Wednesday, January 24.

Injury boost as Morata and Fabregas ruled out of Arsenal clash

Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will miss the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against the Gunners on Wednesday.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Dortmund with his beats headphones on, before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on December 9, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images )

‘Here he comes’, ‘Goodbye Aubameyang’ – fans excited Dortmund striker’s on his way to...

German journalist Dirk Krampe snapped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang packing things into a car and sent Arsenal fans wild.
Bordeaux's Brazilian forward Malcom runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux (FCGB) and Montpellier (MHSC) on December 20, 2017, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. / AFP PHOTO / NICOLAS TUCAT /Getty Images

Moulin: Any manager who wants to sell Malcom should see a psychiatrist

Bordeaux president Stephane Moulin says if any coach ever wanted Malcom to leave the club, they'd have to take them to a psychiatrist.

Arsenal announce Mkhitaryan’s shirt number but it typically comes with a twist

Arsenal revealed new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan will wear number seven, following his move from Manchester United. However, he won't wear it in the Europa League.

Did Alexis Sanchez lie when naming his supported club as a child?

After his move to Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez claimed he wanted to play for the club ever since he was a child. There has been evidence to support and condemn the statement.