Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2019

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Unai Emery’s tactics left him building play alongside the defensive midfielder and prevented him from getting more involved in the goals.

Kieran Tierney needs surgery on his dislocated right shoulder and is set to miss three months of football for Arsenal.

Dani Ceballos is planning to return to the Arsenal team by Boxing Day, rejoining full training next weekend.

Unai Emery rejected the chance to manage Everton, as well as turning down two offers from China, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal host Manchester City on Sunday, a difficult end to an otherwise vaguely encouraging week for Freddie Ljungberg’s side.

Arsenal u23s slipped to a surprising defeat to Brighton on Friday, finishing the game with 10 men after Robbie Burton picked up two yellow cards.

After Arsenal topped their Europa League group on Tuesday, Freddie Ljungberg joked that Bukayo Saka wasn’t too happy with him pre-game.

Mauricio Pochettino isn’t available to manage another club until the summer, according to reports, amid links to Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka won Arsenal a point with a goal and an assist against Standard Liege on Thursday, and he may have to step up now in the potential absence of Nicolas Pepe.

17-year-old midfielder Catalin Cirjan signed a professional contract with Arsenal this week, after joining from Romania over the summer.

17-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper Tom Smith signed professional terms with the club on Thursday, after winning the title with the u18s last season.

Nicolas Pepe suffered a sprained knee during the match between West Ham United and Arsenal, according to an injury report from France.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey this season, according to David Ornstein, though they face some competition.

On Monday, Gabriel Martinelli kicked off an online debate when he started and scored against West Ham United.

Kieran Tierney sent a message of thanks to the Arsenal fans after suffering another injury setback on Monday night.

Former Gunner Josh Dasilva is one of the nominees for Championship Player of the Month, after an excellent November with Brentford.

Tyreece John-Jules, James Olayinka and Robbie Burton could make their Arsenal debuts on Thursday, joining the first-team squad in Liege.

Paul Pogba could return from injury in time to face Arsenal, according to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

David Ornstein claims Arsenal aren’t a Carlo Ancelotti profile manager, and the club are pushing for their ‘number one’ target over a quick decision.

Manchester City assistant coach and former Gunner Mikel Arteta remains the leading candidate for the head coach job, according to reports.