Dan Critchlow Archives: 03/2026

Pep Guardiola believes the Premier League is tougher than ever before, despite some fan and media attempts to play down the strength of the competition.

Arsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. continued his strong start on loan with Kalmar FF by winning a penalty on Saturday, but he now faces a break from football over the next few weeks.

Arsenal are involved in the battle to sign Fulham’s Samuel Amissah this summer, when the 19-year-old will be out of contract.

Tottenham Hotspur have become the laughing stock of English football this week, with Jack Wilshere and Lincoln City joining in with the jokes in recent days.

Former Arsenal player and director Edu Gaspar is set to leave Nottingham Forest, with reports that the decision has already been made internally.

Mansfield Town Player of the Match Rhys Oates has admitted it was a dream of his to play against boyhood club Arsenal, and he made sure to swap shirts after the game.

Corinthians have already rejected an offer from Arsenal for right-back Matheuzinho, according to a report from Brazil.

Mikel Arteta has praised Jaden Dixon’s start to life with Arsenal, following the player’s winter transfer to north London from Stoke City.

The FA want to trial a “coach’s challenge” system for VAR, in the hope that it would reduce the delays the system currently introduces to the game.

Pep Guardiola is set to serve a two-game touchline ban after receiving his sixth yellow card of the season, but will he miss the League Cup final against Arsenal?

Former Chelsea recruitment chief and ex-Watford Head of Academy Recruitment Danny Dolan is joining Arsenal, as the Gunners’ academy shake-up continues.

Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta has shot down reports that Arsenal have spoken to them about Pio Esposito, insisting the club don’t want to sell.

There will be no Easter Premier League football next season, but claims that the international break has been moved to cause this are misleading.

Arsenal have nominated their four Player of the Month candidates for February, with last month’s winner Viktor Gyokeres in the running again.

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough has admitted Arsenal could easily demolish his team this weekend, but he’s hoping for another FA Cup upset.

Arsenal have received nominations in the Premier League’s Player, Goal, and Save of the Month categories for February 2026, with voting open now.

Chelsea’s Pedro Neto has been charged by the FA for his actions following his red card against Arsenal, and he’s now facing the possibility of further punishment.

Piero Hincapie captured the mood of the Arsenal fanbase in one moment with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, turning around to shush the manager.

Bukayo Saka has admitted the Arsenal fan reaction at full-time let him know Manchester City had slipped up, adding that it was a night to enjoy.

After Wednesday’s win over Brighton, Mikel Arteta suggested it was no surprise to hear Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler complaining about the game.