Loan Watch: Vickers helps secure a point

Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. With the 2014/15 campaign now underway, nine Gunners are currently away from the club.

Jon Toral BrentfordJon Toral
Sunday, December 28
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Brentford
Jon Toral played the final 25 minutes of Brentford’s 2-1 loss at Wolves. Nouha Dicko opened the scoring before James Tarkowski turned into his own net to give the hosts a two-goal lead. Danny Batth then scored an own goal to reduce the deficit but Wolves held out for the three points.

Benik Afobe MK DonsBenik Afobe
Sunday, December 28
MK Dons 0-3 Walsall
Benik Afobe was a 55th-minute substitute in MK Dons’ 3-0 defeat against Walsall. Darren Potter’s own goal put Walsall ahead after four minutes and Tom Bradshaw’s second-half brace condemned the Dons to their first loss in 10 games.

Josh Vickers Concord RangersJosh Vickers
Sunday, December 28
Gosport Borough 1-1 Concord Rangers
Josh Vickers played the full 90 minutes of Concord’s 1-1 draw at Gosport. Danny Smith opened the scoring for the home side but Gary Ogilvie slotted home from the spot to share the points.

Austin Lipman Boreham WoodAustin Lipman
Sunday, December 28
Bath City 2-0 Boreham Wood
Austin Lipman played the final three minutes of Boreham Wood’s 2-0 loss at Bath City. Ben Adelsbury’s second-half brace was enough to give the hosts three points against the Conference South leaders.