Loan Watch: Lipman on target

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.

Carl Jenkinson West Ham UnitedCarl Jenkinson
Thursday, January 1
West Ham United 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Carl Jenkinson played the full 90 minutes of West Ham’s 1-1 draw against West Brom. Diafra Sakho gave the hosts the lead in the 10th minute but Saido Berahino equalised before the break to secure a point for the travelling Baggies.

Austin Lipman Boreham WoodAustin Lipman
Thursday, January 1
Bishop’s Stortford 0-5 Boreham Wood
Austin Lipman came off the bench to score in Boreham Wood’s 5-0 win at Bishop’s Stortford. After a goalless first half, Ricky Shakes struck a quick-fire brace before Lee Angol scored on the hour mark. Matt Winchelow then hit the net before Lipman rounded off a dominant afternoon for Wood.

Josh Vickers Concord RangersJosh Vickers
Thursday, January 1
Bromley 1-2 Concord Rangers
Josh Vickers played the full 90 minutes of Concord Rangers’ 2-1 win at Bromley. Lewis Taafe opened the scoring for the visitors before Louis Dennis equalised from the spot, but Steve Cawley was on hand to give Concord the three points.

Benik Afobe MK DonsBenik Afobe
Friday, January 2
MK Dons 0-1 Chesterfield
Benik Afobe played the full 90 minutes of MK Dons’ 1-0 FA Cup second-round replay defeat against Chesterfield. Gary Roberts scored the game’s only goal in the 43rd minute to set up Chesterfield’s third-round clash at Scunthorpe United on Tuesday.