Arsenal Loan Watch Archives: 12/2020

Harry Clarke put in another strong performance on loan in midweek, helping Oldham Athletic keep a clean sheet against Grimsby Town.

Daniel Ballard is set to extend his loan spell with Blackpool until the end of the season, with the two sides closing in on an agreement.

Arsenal loanee Harry Clarke made it into the League Two Boxing Day Team of the Week, despite being on the losing side on Saturday.

Arsenal loanee James Olayinka scored a fantastic goal for Southend United on Saturday, as they earned a point against Mansfield Town.

Tom Smith’s loan from Arsenal to Dover Athletic has been interrupted by Covid recently, with the club only returning to action this weekend.

Arsenal youth centre-back Daniel Ballard helped Blackpool keep another clean sheet this weekend, returning from injury in good form.

Matt Smith provided his fourth assist of the season for Swindon Town on Saturday, helping them score a last-minute equaliser against Charlton Athletic.

Tyreece John-Jules continued his return to action with two strong performances as Doncaster Rovers record back-to-back home wins to move into the top six.

Lucas Torreira got back in the starting lineup and provided an assist for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, albeit in a low-profile cup game.

After another busy day of fixtures, let’s take a look at how the Arsenal loanees did on Tuesday night.

Tyreece John-Jules had a busy day in Doncaster Rovers’ win over Gillingham this weekend, providing an assist for his loan team.

James Olayinka scored a rare winner for Southend United on Saturday, as he continues to be one of few positives in their season so far.

Matteo Guendouzi scored the first goal of his loan spell, and the first league goal of his career, in a Hertha BSC draw on Saturday.

As Atletico Madrid took on Real Madrid on Saturday, Lucas Torreira made it eight consecutive squad appearances on the bench.

Tyreece John-Jules finally returned from the thigh injury he picked up on international duty at the beginning of October last week, and it’s fair to say he has picked up where he left off.

Konstantinos Mavropanos played another 45 minutes for Stuttgart at the weekend, as they returned to winning ways against Werder Bremen.

Lucas Torreira’s situation with Atletico Madrid is starting to become a bit of a concern, after another week of football without a start.

Arsenal loan midfielder Matt Smith is now in the top-five players in League One for chances created this season, after making another four on Saturday.

Arsenal loan centre-forward Tyreece John-Jules scored his second goal in two league appearances for Doncaster Rovers post-injury on Saturday.

Arsenal loanee Trae Coyle made his case for further opportunities with a goal in yet another substitute appearance for Gillingham on Saturday.