Carl Jenkinson

August

Carl deputised in the absence of Bacary Sagna for Arsenal's first two matches of the season, helping the team keep clean sheets against Sunderland and Stoke.

September

Carl continued his fine start to the season with a series of dependable performances throughout September. He was named Man of the Match against Chelsea, and also drew praise from captain Thomas Vermaelen. “It’s really important for any player to keep improving - there’s nothing worse than standing still, and it’s really obvious that Carl is making big steps every single week," the Belgian said.

October

Carl continued his good start to the season with a series of solid displays throughout the month. “He has developed extremely well,” manager Arsene Wenger said about Jenkinson. “In his head, I like the way he sees things - first to establish yourself completely as a player in your club. Once you’re completely established, go for internationals.”

November

Carl’s highlight of November will undoubtedly have been making his England debut in Stockholm. He also started in the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park. “He’s certainly got potential to be an international player,” Arsenal legend Lee Dixon told Arsenal.com. “The important thing with young lads like that is you let their progress go unhindered. He seems like a good kid. I don’t know him but I’d like to sit down with him and have a chat to find out what his thoughts are. I’d like to get to know him a bit but I believe he’s a really good kid and he’s got a huge future ahead of him.”

December

Carl started the first two games of December against Swansea and Olympiacos. He was also one of five young internationals to sign a new contract at the Club midway through the month, along with Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Aaron Ramsey. “Obviously I’m over the moon - really happy. I see my future at this football club and I’m delighted they see things the same way,” said Jenkinson. "Signing the contract shows commitment from me, which Arsenal can always count on, but it’s a big commitment from them as well. People here clearly have belief in me, and now I have to make sure I prove them right.”

January

Carl featured once in January, playing 90 minutes of the FA Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

February

Carl was sent off for two bookable offences against Sunderland at the start of the month, before delivering a consistent performance at home to Aston Villa after returning from suspension. “From my point of view, I think it’s good to have an English core,” the defender said. “We’re an English club and with English players and an English squad, the fans can relate to that."

March

Carl started in all but one of Arsenal’s fixtures in March. The 21-year-old was impressive against Bayern Munich, where he was part of the defence that kept a clean sheet. “It’s a huge win,” he said after victory in Swansea. “We were buzzing in the changing room because this is a hard place to come to and get a win. I’m delighted and so are the boys, and so we should be.”

April

Carl’s only appearance of the month came in the under-21s’ 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. He was also an unused substitute against West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City and Manchester United.

August

Despite missing out at Newcastle, Carl started Arsenal's remaining four fixtures during the month, helping the Club qualify for the Champions League. His month was marred, however, with a red card in the defeat at Old Trafford.

September

Carl featured once in September, starting in the Carling Cup 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury at Emirates Stadium.

October

Carl was handed his opportunity to shine in the absence of Bacary Sagna, featuring in the victories over Sunderland, Marseille and Chelsea. A minor injury prevented any further appearances for the young right-bac

November

Carl was sidelined with a back injury for the majority of the month but enjoyed perhaps his best game in an Arsenal shirt in the 3-0 victory over West Brom at Emirates Stadium. The young right-back also started the Champions League goalless draw against Marseille.

December

Carl continued to recover from a back injury.

January

Carl continued his recovery from a back problem.

February

Carl recovered from an ankle injury to feature as a late substitute in the 5-2 win over Tottenham at the end of the month.

March

Carl did not feature during March.

April

Carl continued his rehabilitation from injury and came off the bench to play five minutes of Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Wolves.

May

Carl made his first start since November in the final-day victory over West Brom at The Hawthorns, helping the team to the 3-2 win which secured third place.