Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2024

Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu was absent from Japan’s opening game at the AFC Asian Cup, but he’s back in training on Monday morning.

The first two days of the Africa Cup of Nations have thrown up a few shock results already, which could be bad news for Arsenal.

New Arsenal Women signing Emily Fox says the team’s 4-1 win over Chelsea helped to convince her to sign for the club.

Ben Foster has underlined the difficulties of playing for Wrexham, with Arsenal’s Arthur Okonkwo performing well for the lower-league side.

David Seaman was part of Jack Wilshere’s coaching staff for the Arsenal u18 win over Reading on Saturday, according to the head coach himself.

Aston Villa remain interested in Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, according to a report.

Fulham have decided not to sell Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window, which could be good news for Arsenal’s hopes of signing him.

The Arsenal u18s won against Reading on Saturday, with the help of a couple of assists from star striker Chido Obi-Martin.

Mohamed Elneny is attracting interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia as he prepares to feature at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to reports.

Takehiro Tomiyasu isn’t in Japan’s squad for their first game of the AFC Asian Cup, as he continues to work on a full recovery from injury.

Virgil van Dijk has named former Gunner Olivier Giroud as his toughest opponent, giving current Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus a mention as well.

Former Gunner Granit Xhaka and Arsenal Women star Lia Walti have both been nominated for the Swiss Player of the Year award for 2023.

The Romanian winter break has offered some encouragement for Catalin Cirjan that his recent return to the Rapid starting lineup is set to continue in 2024.

Arsenal’s Albert Sambi Lokonga has quickly earned a starting spot with Luton Town after returning from his extended injury absence.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 is due to get underway on Saturday evening, with Mohamed Elneny preparing to take part in the tournament.

AS Monaco boss Adi Hutter believes Folarin Balogun can do better, telling the media the former Arsenal striker needs to adapt to his new club.

The Arsenal u21s pulled off a win against Middlesbrough on Friday, despite many of the team’s star players travelling to Dubai.

Arsenal and FC Nantes have officially confirmed that Marquinhos is terminating his loan spell early and returning to his parent club in January.

Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to play in the AFC Asian Cup with Japan, with the tournament kicking off this afternoon.

Arsenal’s February opponents West Ham United are facing a crisis in their front line, with various players injured or unavailable.