Dan Critchlow Archives: 11/2022

Granit Xhaka has become the fourth Arsenal player called up for the World Cup, making the Switzerland squad on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta insists he’s going to pick a competitive Arsenal team to face Brighton on Wednesday, taking the competition seriously.

A number of Arsenal academy players trained with the first team ahead of their League Cup clash with Brighton on Wednesday night.

William Saliba is really considering a contract offer from Arsenal, with the Gunners optimistic he’ll extend his deal.

Gabriel Magalhaes was approached by two clubs this summer, but Arsenal stood firm against the interest in him.

Arsenal are considering loaning Marquinhos out in January, amid his strong u21 form and limited first-team appearances.

Cedric Soares is set to make his first start of the season on Wednesday, amid Takehiro Tomiyasu’s fitness uncertainty.

William Saliba is set to be a starter for France at the World Cup, according to reports in his home country.

Gabriel Martinelli joined Gabriel Jesus in receiving a call-up for the Brazil squad on Monday, and team manager Tite explained why.

Arsenal remain interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.

William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes made it into the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week respectively for Arsenal’s win over Chelsea.

Folarin Balogun scored his eighth goal of the season on Sunday to secure a win for loan side Stade de Reims.

Arsenal are close to announcing their plans for the World Cup break, including a round-robin tournament with AC Milan, Lyon, and Liverpool.

Arsenal report that Takehiro Tomiyasu should be fit to fulfil his international duties with Japan over the World Cup, but he may not play before that.

The Europa League play-off draw took place on Monday, as Arsenal wait to learn their potential Round-of-16 opponents.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang supposedly had a score to settle with Mikel Arteta on Sunday, but he was locked out of the game by an imposing Arsenal defence.

Pablo Mari returned to the stands to watch AC Monza win 2-0 on Sunday, in a boost for both player and club.

Charlie Patino was forced off early in Blackpool’s match against his former club Luton Town due to an illness that’s been affecting him this week.

Arsenal’s loanees got off to a successful start in the FA Cup proper on Saturday, with two progressing to the next round.

The Arsenal u21s returned to the top of the league with a win on Sunday, with Marquinhos starring for the young Gunners.