Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2022

Charlie Patino picked up an unfortunate injury in his first Championship start on Tuesday, coming off after a strong first-half display.

Lucas Paqueta is Edu Gaspar’s real priority for the Arsenal midfield, but they’re likely to wait for a later window to make a move for the Lyon man.

OGC Nice want to sign Nicolas Pepe on loan, according to various reports, after his agent was spotted attending their game on Sunday.

Emile Smith Rowe was absent from Arsenal’s most recent training session because he’s set to feature for the u21s, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Fabio Vieira is an option for the left-central-midfield position currently occupied by Granit Xhaka.

Arsenal intended to sign Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez as a left-back, as they had concerns over his size as a centre-back.

The Arsenal u21s’ Premier League Cup fixtures have now been confirmed in full, starting with a game against Swansea City on Wednesday.

Former Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard’s injury misfortunes are continuing, following his departure to Sunderland, breaking his foot at the weekend.

Marquinhos’ impressive start with Arsenal is already drawing attention, as he’s received his first call-up for the Brazil u20s.

Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are one of the teams challenging for the Premier League title, after facing the Gunners earlier this month.

Gabriel Jesus believes he’s back to the old Gabriel now, after an impressive start to life with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side.

Hector Bellerin has been offered to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, but it seems interested clubs are still hoping to land him on a free transfer.

Arsenal u21 head coach Mehmet Ali has suggested the plan is to loan Matt Smith and James Olayinka this summer, moves which would have multiple benefits.

Edu Gaspar is in Spain on holiday with his family, not negotiating a deal for Yeremy Pino of Villarreal, according to reports.

Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Jesus will act as Arsenal’s vice-captains this season, supporting Martin Odegaard in the main role.

Arsenal loan defender Harry Clarke has picked up a shin injury and won’t be available for at least a few weeks, according to Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has responded on social media to his new chant from the Arsenal fans, which proved popular at the Emirates on Saturday.

Pablo Mari was straight into the starting lineup for A.C. Monza on Saturday, though they suffered a defeat to Torino.

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus was disappointed not to score more against Leicester City on Saturday, after he managed just two goals and two assists.

Mazeed Ogungbo is making an impression with his early performances for Crawley Town, playing in a new position this weekend.