Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2023

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will have Christmas Day off, due to the fortunate scheduling of the team’s fixtures.

Arsenal have drawn FC Porto in the Champions League Round of 16, with the Gunners set to play away from home in the first leg.

Arsenal dealt with a virus in the build-up to their game against Brighton at the weekend, with Declan Rice particularly affected.

Dan Burn thinks Bukayo Saka is the toughest opponent he’s every played against, heaping praise on the Arsenal man.

Kai Havertz is no longer expected to play at left-back for Germany, according to head coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Arsenal are interested in Dominic Solanke as a January alternative to Ivan Toney, according to a report.

Arsenal loanee Brooke Norton-Cuffy scored for Millwall against Huddersfield on Saturday, but they were pegged back late by the away side.

Roberto De Zerbi admits Brighton deserved to lose their match against Arsenal on Sunday, arguing that the Gunners are the league’s best team right now.

Marco Silva went on a rant about the referee following Fulham’s defeat away to Newcastle United, inviting an FA charge far more than Mikel Arteta did.

Mikel Arteta believes Jorginho is one of the most intelligent players he’s coached, suggesting it’s like having another coach in the squad.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has confirmed his plan to step down from BBC highlights programme Match of the Day at the end of the season.

An independent commission ruled that Mikel Arteta didn’t breach FA regulations with his comments after Arsenal’s trip to Newcastle United, and the written reasons contain some interesting information.

Peter Bosz praised his former player Kai Havertz following Arsenal’s match against PSV Eindhoven earlier this week.

The recent injury to Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is pushing them to step up their interest in Aaron Ramsdale, according to a report.

Nuno Tavares is seemingly surplus to requirements at Nottingham Forest, and he’s expected to return to Arsenal in 2024.

Former Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley has praised Emile Smith Rowe for his impact with the club, years after the Arsenal man’s loan spell.

Arsenal believe Victor Osimhen will join the club in the summer, according to a report, though Napoli are interested in Gabriel Jesus going the other way.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was shown a somewhat overdue first red card of his career in midweek, after a clash with FC Lugano’s Renato Steffen.

Former Arsenal academy forward Donyell Malen has been linked with a move to Manchester United, potentially in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho.

Arsenal loanee Catalin Cirjan finally made his return to the Rapid starting lineup on Friday, after a long spell without a league start.