Loan Watch: Maitland-Niles claims assist

Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. This season 11 Gunners are currently away from the club.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles Ipswich TownWellington Silva, Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Tuesday, March 8
Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Ipswich Town
Ainsley Maitland-Niles claimed an assist in Ipswich’s 2-2 draw against Bolton in the Championship. Kevin Bru opened the scoring before Maitland-Niles set up Christophe Berra’s goal. Lawrie Wilson gave hope to the visitors when he pulled one back. Wellington Silva won his side a penalty in injury time after Maitland-Niles had fouled him and Stuart Dobbie equalised.

Jon Toral Birmingham CityJon Toral
Tuesday, March 8
Blackburn 2-0 Birmingham City
Jon Toral played the full 90 minutes of Birmingham’s 2-0 defeat at Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Tony Watt and Danny Graham were on target to secure the win.

Yaya Sanogo Charlton AthleticYaya Sanogo
Tuesday, March 8
Charlton 0-0 MK Dons
Yaya Sanogo was sent off in Charlton’s 0-0 draw against MK Dons in the Championship. The Frenchman came on as a second-half substitute but was given his marching orders in added time.

Emiliano Martinez WolvesEmiliano Martinez
Tuesday, March 8
Wolves 2-1 Bristol City
Emiliano Martinez was an unused substitute in Wolves’ 2-1 win against Bristol City in the Championship. Nathan Byrne opened the scoring before Aden Flint levelled the scores. Matt Doherty was on target in added time to secure the victory in dramatic fashion.

Chuba Akpom Hull City Chuba Akpom, Isaac Hayden
Tuesday, March 8
Hull City 0-4 Arsenal
Chuba Akpom and Isaac Hayden were ineligible for Hull’s 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup.

 

Wojciech Szczesny AS RomaWojciech Szczesny
Tuesday, March 8
Real Madrid 2-0 AS Roma
Wojciech Szczesny played all of Roma’s 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Italian side crashed out of the tournament in the last-16 with Cristano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez hitting the target.