Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. The 2011/12 campaign is no different and seven Gunners are currently away from the Club.
Arsenal.com track their progress throughout the season. Our Arsenal's Loanees page offers an overview of all the players and below is the latest instalment of our Loan Watch feature with reports from their latest matches.
Carlos Vela
Sporting Gijon 1-2 Real Sociedad
Saturday, August 27
Carlos Vela made his debut for Real Sociedad as they kicked off their La Liga season with victory at Sporting Gijon. The Mexican forward, who is on loan in northern Spain for the duration of the 2011/12 season, played 89 minutes before being substituted on Saturday.
Pedro Botelho
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
Sunday, August 28
Pedro Botelho made his debut for Rayo Vallecano in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. The Arsenal youngster played 85 minutes before being substituted.
Kyle Bartley
Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
Saturday, August 27
Kyle Bartley didn’t feature in Rangers’ 2-0 win against Aberdeen.
Denilson
Santos 1-1 Sao Paulo
Sunday, August 28
Denilson didn't feature as Sao Paulo drew 1-1 with Santos at the weekend.
James Shea
Dagenham and Redbridge 1-1 Torquay
Saturday, August 27
James Shea was an unused substitute as Dagenham and Redbridge drew 1-1 with Torquay on Saturday. The point keeps the Daggers fifth in League Two.
Wellington
Getafe 1-1 Levante
Sunday, August 28
Wellington didn’t feature as Levante kicked off their La Liga season with a 1-1 draw against Getafe on Sunday.
