Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2024

Martin Odegaard has laughed off criticism of Arsenal’s impressive set-piece record, reiterating Mikel Arteta’s recent defence.

Arsenal third-choice goalkeeper Tommy Setford appears set to feature for the u19s on Wednesday, but that doesn’t rule him out of the first-team squad later in the day.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed the nature of Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes’ injury issues, ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Monaco on Wednesday night.

Arsenal gave some gifts to Hertford Town after the FA Youth Cup clash between their two academies last week, the host club has confirmed.

New reports have confirmed that Arsenal did chase Nico Williams over the summer, amid news that the player is now more open to a Premier League switch.

Former Arsenal academy midfielder has signed for Slovakian first-tier side Zemplin Michalovce, turning down offers from the English lower leagues before making the move.

Marquinhos’ loan to Fluminense is effectively over after they played their final fixture of 2024 on Sunday, with the expectation that he’ll now return to Arsenal.

Arsenal will consider a move for Dan Ashworth as a replacement for Edu Gaspar following Ashworth’s departure from Manchester United, according to a report.

The Arsenal u19s will only be playing for pride when they face AS Monaco on Wednesday, having already been eliminated from the UEFA Youth League.

Fabio Vieira made his 14th appearance of the 2024/25 campaign at the weekend, with Mikel Arteta confirming that his loan was partly to allow Ethan Nwaneri to feature more often.

The hearing into Manchester City’s 130 charges has now concluded, with a verdict expected before February but appeals likely to last until next season.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice believes he’s finally back to his best on the pitch after taking a while to get up to speed in the 2024/25 campaign.

David Beckham’s son Romeo trolled his father after Arsenal’s match against Manchester United on Wednesday night, enjoying the Gunners’ 2-0 victory.

Three former Arsenal goalkeepers have been nominated for Premier League Save of the Month in November, following David Raya’s award earlier in the season.

Evangelos Marinakis has discussed the possibility of hiring Edu Gaspar, with the Arsenal sporting director widely expected to take a new job with the Nottingham Forest owner.

Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have both been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for November.

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover is close to a contract extension with the club, along with other members of Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff.

Manchester United specifically practiced defending corners ahead of their match against Arsenal, only to concede two of them anyway.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori are both in contention to return for Arsenal against Fulham this weekend, after missing Wednesday’s match against Manchester United.

Nico Williams is more open to a Premier League move now, with Arsenal among those interested in the signing ahead of the 2025 transfer windows.