Loan Watch: Gunners in League Cup

Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. This season 10 Gunners are currently away from the club.

Serge Gnabry West Bromwich AlbionSerge Gnabry
Tuesday, August 26
West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Port Vale (West Brom win 5-3 on penalties)
Serge Gnabry played 57 minutes of West Brom’s Capital Cup win against Port Vale. Rickie Lambert, Claudio Yacob, Callum McManaman, Darren Fletcher and James Chester all scored in the penalty shoot-out as the Baggies advanced to the third round.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles Ipswich TownAinsley Maitland-Niles
Tuesday, August 26
Doncaster Rovers 1-4 Ipswich Town (AET)
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was an unused substitute in Ipswich’s 4-1 extra-time win at Doncaster. Andrew Williams gave the hosts the lead before Brett Pitman equalised to take the game into extra-time. David McGoldrick, James Alabi and Ryan Fraser then scored to secure Ipswich’s place in the third round.

Isaac Hayden Hull CityIsaac Hayden, Chuba Akpom
Tuesday, August 26
Hull City 1-0 Rochdale
Isaac Hayden completed the full 90 minutes of Hull City’s 1-0 win against Rochdale at KC Stadium. Greg Luer scored the winner on his debut to set up a third-round tie against Swansea City. Chuba Akpom did not feature for the hosts.

Emiliano Martinez WolvesEmiliano Martinez
Tuesday, August 26
Wolverhampton 2-1 Barnet
Emiliano Martinez played the full 90 minutes of Wolves’ 2-1 win against Barnet. Bright Enobakhare and Oluwaseyi Ojo gave the hosts the victory despite Bira Dembele’s late consolation.

Jon Toral Birmingham CityJon Toral
Tuesday, August 26
Birmingham City 2-0 Gillingham
Jon Toral did not feature in Birmingham’s 2-0 win against Gillingham. A goal from Wes Thomas either side of half-time was enough to set up a Birmingham derby in the third round against Aston Villa.