Welcome to this weekends Loanees Watch – Young Guns’ analysis, reports and updates on the progress of the young starlets currently plying their trade away from the Emirates Stadium. You can read all the latest reports below.
Sanchez Watt started and played 80 minutes for Leeds United as they beat Scunthorpe 4-0. Watt scored the first goal and then started a move which led to the second. You can view video highlights, including Sanchez’s goal, here.
Kyle Bartley played the full 90 minutes at centre back as Sheffield United drew 0-0 with Coventry City. Bartley turned in another good performance, but picked up a yellow card late on for a poor tackle.
Henri Lansbury played 72 minutes on his return from injury as Norwich City drew 1-1 with Cardiff City. Lansbury, playing the final game before his loan spell is due to expire, played well on the right, delivering several superb crosses. Manager Paul Lambert confirmed after the game that talks over an extension had begun, but it was down to Arsenal to decide.
Vito Mannone missed Hull City’s clash with Barnsley due to injury.
Benik Afobe missed Huddersfield Town’s game against Walsall due to injury.
Cédric Evina was an unused substitute for Oldham Athletic as they beat Plymouth 2-0.
Mark Randall came off the bench at half time as Rotherham lost 2-1 to Southend. Randall was fined for missing Rotherham’s fixture in midweek, after he refused to stay in the team hotel and instead drove to the game. However, his car broke down on the way, and he was forced to miss the game.
Gavin Hoyte missed Lincoln City’s game with Wycombe due to injury.
Wellington Silva was not in action as Levante lost to Real Zaragoza. The Brazilian travelled with his new team mates to the game, but watched on from the stands.
Francis Coquelin missed Lorient’s clash with Lyon due to injury.
Armand Traoré played 79 minutes at left back Juventus beat Bari 2-1. Traoré turned in a solid shift, and was replaced with 11 minutes of normal time left.
Pedro Botelho played the full 90 minutes as FC Cartagena lost 3-1 to Rayo Vallecano. Botelho won Cartagena a penalty after being tripped in the area, but Victor’s goal was as good as it got for Cartagena.
Samuel Galindo is current nursing a broken ankle and did not feature for UD Salamanca this weekend.