Dan Critchlow Archives: 10/2023

Bukayo Saka pulled on the captain’s armband for Arsenal for the first time on Saturday, before setting up the equaliser against Chelsea. Despite making 189…

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham believes the Premier League need to explore implementing semi-automated offside technology.

Catalin Cirjan’s cup start in late September hasn’t led to an improvement in his minutes on loan with FC Rapid 1923, as he continues to feature infrequently.

Karl Hein will be named on the bench for Arsenal against Chelsea, with James Hillson also involved, as Aaron Ramsdale’s partner  gives birth.

Arsenal defender Ben White has confirmed he wants to extend his contract, as the club hold talks with him over a new deal.

Amario Cozier-Duberry appears to have avoided serious injury, immediately returning to training after his international break withdrawal.

Arsenal handed a debut to 17-year-old Mason Cotcher, most recently of Sunderland, in Saturday’s u18 fixture away to Middlesbrough.

Mauricio Pochettino has suggested Reece James still isn’t 100% fit ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.

Rob Holding believes Mikel Arteta is “a hell of a manager”, and Arsenal are in a good position for another Premier League title charge.

Mikel Arteta believes Jack Wilshere is doing a great job with the Arsenal academy, amid links with the head coach job at the Colorado Rapids.

Charlie Patino is still hoping to make it in the first team at Arsenal, despite the links with a permanent move away in the summer.

Mikel Arteta thinks the Premier League table doesn’t yet reflect Chelsea’s improvement this season, and he’s expecting a tough game on Saturday.

The Premier League is sticking with the Saturday 3pm TV blackout, though they are set to increase the number of matches shown each season by 70.

Mikel Arteta has admitted it’s not easy for Aaron Ramsdale to be on the sidelines, particularly with Euro 2024 coming up and his England place on the line.

Mikel Arteta believes the international break was the best time to let William Saliba’s toe injury settle, and he hopes it won’t be a problem all season.

Bukayo Saka wants to play against Chelsea and has been working hard to be fit for the game, according to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta.

Aaron Ramsdale has admitted his lack of Arsenal minutes is a concern for his England chances, adding that it’s up to him to change that.

Takehiro Tomiyasu could be set to miss a number of games for Arsenal in 2024, with Japan preparing to play in the AFC Asian Cup.

Oleksandr Zinchenko says he’s warned Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk not to repeat what he did for Ukraine on Tuesday against Arsenal.

Takehiro Tomiyasu allayed fears of an injury by returning to action with Japan in midweek and earning praise for his performance.