Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2021

Mikel Arteta is still positive that Folarin Balogun is going to remain with Arsenal beyond this summer, despite the player’s contract situation.

Santi Cazorla has now hit double figures for both goals and assists with Qatar Stars League side Al-Sadd SC, dominating at his new club.

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of the two front-runners to take over as a manager at AFC Bournemouth, according to a report.

William Saliba can’t play for OGC Nice against Marseille on Wednesday night, because of when the fixture was initially scheduled to take place.

Cedric Soares admits it’s a ‘different experience’ for him playing at left-back recently, but he has to adapt and fight for a spot in the team.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined the Arsenal squad travelling to Rome on Wednesday, with Mikel Arteta insisting they’ll deal with any lockdown breaches internally.

Mikel Arteta spoke to the media ahead of Benfica vs Arsenal and gave good news on one player and bad for another. Find out who here.

Mark McGuinness helped Ipswich Town to keep a clean sheet on Tuesday night in rather controversial circumstances.

Arsenal loan centre-back Harry Clarke missed out on Oldham Athletic’s defeat to Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday due to a limit on loanees.

Khayon Edwards scored his first goal post-injury on Tuesday, as the Arsenal u18s won the match in injury time against West Ham United.

Levi Laing played for West Ham United against Arsenal on Tuesday, as the Gunners’ academy defender undergoes a trial with the Hammers.

Arsenal are likely to be open to offers for Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah this summer, as the two strikers prepare to enter the final year of their contracts.

Kevin De Bruyne has returned to full training with Manchester City, just days before his team are set to face Arsenal.

Shkodran Mustafi and Sead Kolasinac kept a clean sheet together for FC Schalke on Saturday, but draws may not be enough for them right now.

Martin Odegaard answered questions on his long-term future on Sunday, after making the first start of his loan spell at Arsenal.

Arsenal centre-back Zach Awe has signed his first professional contract with the club and joined the Europa League squad list, after recently turning 17.

William Saliba caught the eye with his performance for OGC Nice against PSG on Saturday, despite defeat to the reigning Ligue 1 champions.

Konstantinos Mavropanos is completing almost as many tackles a game as anyone in the Bundesliga, after making another 10 on Saturday.

There is interest in Tiago Tomas from England, but Sporting CP aren’t keen to sell, according to reports from Portugal.

The Arsenal squad has been updated ahead of their clash with Benfica on Thursday in the Europa League, adding 7 players to the squad.