Dan Critchlow Archives: 10/2025

Jack Porter has been named in the England u17 squad for the World Cup in November, but Max Dowman won’t be involved despite his vital role in qualifying.

Max Dowman will be involved with the Arsenal u19s against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday afternoon, with Louis Zecevic-John also named in the squad after injury.

Arsenal have apologised to Atletico Madrid after failing to provide hot water at the Emirates Stadium for players to use in post-training showers.

Riccardo Calafiori has claimed his unusual style of play is a directive handed down to him by Arsenal’s coaches, not something he simply decides to do.

Sander Berge admitted after Fulham’s defeat to Arsenal that they specifically prepared for the Gunners’ set-piece threat, but it didn’t end up mattering.

Atletico Madrid will only be missing one player from their senior squad against Arsenal on Tuesday, with Nico Gonzalez shaking off a concussion scare to make the trip.

Piero Hincapie and Ben White were both in training for Arsenal on Monday ahead of their midweek clash with Atletico Madrid.

Former Gunner Tyreece John-Jules joined Arsenal’s first-team training session on Monday as the team prepared for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

Davide Massa will referee Arsenal’s match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, having sent off Piero Hincapie and and Pablo Barrios in an Atletico match last season.

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted Kevin’s challenge on Bukayo Saka may well have deserved a penalty, despite the VAR decision to overturn the foul.

Arsenal loanee Lucas Nygaard has seen his initial run in the Brabrand IF team come to an end, dropping back to the bench to be replaced by their assistant manager.

Alan Shearer believes Viktor Gyokeres has improved Arsenal despite not scoring many goals so far, and he expects the striker’s goalscoring numbers to pick up.

Graham Potter is set to accept the job as Sweden’s new head coach on a short-term basis, with the mandate to help them overcome the odds and qualify for the World Cup.

Dan Casey’s move to Crystal Palace is currently off, with Palace pulling the plug on the deal at the last minute, according to a report.

Released Arsenal youngster Romari Forde officially joined Kettering Town FC last week, but he’s arrived at a club in turmoil following their manager’s resignation.

The early signs are positive for Arsenal loanee Ismeal Kabia despite withdrawing from Saturday’s Shrewsbury Town match with an injury.

Jack Wilshere managed his first game with Luton Town against Mansfield Town on Saturday, but a costly missed penalty meant the match ended in defeat.

Former Fulham and Arsenal player Steve Sidwell has argued that the Gunners’ penalty for a foul on Bukayo Saka should not have been overturned by VAR on Saturday.

Bukayo Saka was widely praised for his Player of the Match performance against Fulham, but the winger joked afterwards that his early corners were ‘rubbish’.

Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand’s trial spell with SC Heerenveen has ended without a contract offer, with club manager Robin Veldman deciding against signing the former Arsenal midfielder.