Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2018

Per Mertesacker admits the Arsenal players failed Arsene Wenger towards the end of the manager’s spell with the club, and feels he was part of that failure.

Ahead of Villarreal’s clash with Rangers on Thursday, Santi Cazorla admitted he’s always looked up to Steven Gerrard.

AC Milan are monitoring Aaron Ramsey, with a view to a potential move for the player next year, according to reports in Italy.

Joe Willock impressed Arsenal fans with a driving run taking on half of the Blackburn Rovers team, during the Gunners’ last u23 match on Monday.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both sent scouts to watch 19-year-old Hertha BSC midfielder Arne Maier on a number of occasions, according to reports in Germany.

17-year-old midfielder Jordan McEneff has picked up an injury, according to reports.

Xavier Amaechi posted an update on social media confirming he’s sustained a foot injury that will keep him out until 2019.

Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign at home to FC Vorskla on Thursday, and will hope to get off to a winning start under three-time winner of the competition Unai Emery.

Ivan Gazidis and Arsenal released a statement on Tuesday revealing the 54-year-old would be leaving the club, but it’s a small detail in the middle of Gazidis’ quotes that has fans excited.

Raul Sanllehi has already held talks with Boca Juniors over the signing of Cristian Pavon for Arsenal, according to a report.

Mesut Özil’s agent has hit out at the playmaker’s former teammates in the German national team, for the way they’ve all responded to his client’s accusations of racism.

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says Unai Emery is a good manager, and explains what he thinks the new head coach’s plan is for Arsenal this season.

Arsenal decided to rest three of their stars in the u23s on Monday, presumably with the Europa League in mind, as the young Gunners drew 0-0 with Blackburn Rovers.

Takuma Asano is getting some stick from the German media after a mistake allowing RB Leipzig to score against Hannover 96 over the weekend.

Arsenal’s u23 team selection against Blackburn Rovers revealed a big issue the Gunners will have at left-back, when they face FC Vorskla at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

Arsenal’s League Cup clash against Brentford will be one of six to utilise VAR, as English officials continue to trial the system.

Arsenal have decided not to appoint a CEO to replace the departing Ivan Gazidis, instead making Raul Sanllehi ‘head of football’ and Vinai Venkatesham ‘managing director’.

Five games into the season, it might surprise you to learn that not one Arsenal player has scored two goals yet.

Sam Greenwood has made a strong start to life with the Arsenal academy, and got his first goal in his first start for the u18s at the weekend.

Reiss Nelson is looking forward to the season with Hoffenheim, after making a strong early impression with a debut goal for the Bundesliga club.