Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2024

Arsenal loanee Karl Hein kept a vital clean sheet to help Real Valladolid to leapfrog Valencia and prise themselves off the bottom of La Liga this weekend.

Everton have joined Arsenal in showing an interest in former Manchester United director Dan Ashworth, and Mikel Arteta’s preference is seemingly for a different candidate.

Kylian Mbappe, crowned France Football’s 2023/24 Player of the Season, admits Arsenal’s William Saliba was equally deserving of the award after an incredible campaign.

The 2026 World Cup draw for the European qualification groups has now been completed, with plenty of Arsenal players set for involvement.

Wolves youngster Lennon Patterson appears to be holding a trial with Arsenal, with fans identifying the player in first-team training photos this week.

Thierry Henry says Arsenal are the first, second, and third team in his heart, despite his spells with the likes of AS Monaco and FC Barcelona.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares has made his return from injury with Lazio, and the Serie A side have returned to winning ways as they continue to fight on multiple fronts.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice was withdrawn against Everton due to injury, with the Gunners forced into making the change.

Gabriel Magalhaes is close to a return to action after his hamstring injury, and he could be available for Arsenal against Everton on Saturday.

Former Arsenal academy striker Mika Biereth scored his second goal in two Champions League games on Wednesday, continuing his excellent form this season.

The Arsenal u19s won their final UEFA Youth League game against Monaco to move up to six points on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to avoid elimination.

Bukayo Saka has insisted Arsenal’s Champions League job isn’t done despite the Gunners moving up to third with two League Phase games remaining.

Monaco boss Adi Hutter didn’t hide from the fact that Arsenal deserved their 3-0 win on Wednesday, admitting that they were fortunate the Gunners didn’t score more.

Mikel Arteta insists it makes no sense for Arsenal to let Gabriel Jesus leave in January, even if the striker’s goal drought is growing increasingly lengthy.

Myles Lewis-Skelly impressed on his first Champions League start on Wednesday night, helping Arsenal to victory over AS Monaco and catching the eye in the process.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the official Champions League Player of the Week award after his two goals and an assist against Monaco on Wednesday night.

Denis Suarez has praised Arsenal as one of the world’s greatest clubs, but admitted disappointment at the way Unai Emery was treated during his spell there.

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has said his goodbyes to Fluminense, effectively confirming reports that they aren’t planning to activate their purchase clause for him.

Folarin Balogun won’t be available to face former club Arsenal with his new team on Wednesday night, having suffered an injury setback with Monaco.

Mikel Arteta insists that Kieran Tierney is going to get an opportunity on the pitch, particularly with the way the Arsenal squad is looking right now.