Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2021

Charlie Patino looks set for his first appearance in an Arsenal first-team squad next week, facing AFC Wimbledon in the League Cup.

Granit Xhaka is back in training with the Arsenal squad following his Covid-19 absence in Switzerland, though he is still suspended.

Tom Smith returned from injury and saved two penalties to help Welling United progress in the London Senior Cup over the weekend.

Aaron Ramsdale is set to start against Burnley this weekend, but Bernd Leno could return to the team against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal return from the international break to face Norwich City on Saturday, let’s take a look at our predicted lineup for the clash.

Arsenal have not made an official approach for Antonio Conte, and any rumours to the contrary are ‘not true’, according to an agent.

Bukayo Saka won England’s Player of the Match award as he scored one and set up a couple more on his birthday on Sunday.

Galatasaray opened negotiations with Mohamed Elneny, but their president vetoed the transfer due to the player’s demands.

Arsenal loanee Harry Clarke has won Ross County’s Player of the Month award for August, after a strong start to his 2020/21 campaign.

England’s u21 fixture against Romania was called off this week after two Covid-19 cases, with three Arsenal players in the squad.

Albert Sambi Lokonga made his senior international debut for Belgium on Thursday, revealing his pride at the landmark moment afterwards.

Sead Kolasinac’s injury isn’t as serious as previously feared, and it currently looks as if he may be set for a return before club football is back.

James Olayinka is still working his way back to fitness after needing an operation on an injury at the end of last season.

Arsenal would have made even more than their six summer signings if they’d made further sales, and they’re set to primarily target two positions in future windows.

Marcelo Flores performed well for the Mexico u20s despite defeat this week, and he may well have been in the u21s if not for travel…

Rumours of Qatari interest in Arsenal are being played down, and there’s no indication Stan Kroenke would sell even if they were true.

Jordi Osei-Tutu is back in training with Nottingham Forest following his hamstring injury problem, according to reports and a hint on his social media.

Arsenal loanee Harry Clarke made it into the SPFL Team of the Week for his most recent performance for Ross County in a draw with Aberdeen.

Matteo Guendouzi received a call-up to the French senior national team on Wednesday, after Corentin Tolisso had to pull out with an injury.

Besiktas have made an offer for Mohamed Elneny, according to a report, hoping to conclude a deal before the Turkish transfer deadline.