Arsenal loan round-up: Deal done, Marquinhos cameo as Runarsson witnesses stunning Ramsey goal
The past week has brought about mixed experiences for Arsenal's loan army with some not called into action and others making the most of their opportunities.
With Runar Alex Runarsson's switch to Cardiff City being confirmed last Friday, it means the Gunners now have eight players out on loan across England, France, Scotland and Romania. However, the Iceland international will have to wait a while for his debut having been an unused substitute against Leicester City at the weekend.
Although despite the 2-1 loss which leaves the Bluebirds without a win in three league games, he did have one of the best seats in the King Power Stadium to witness former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey score a stunning 25-yard screamer for his first goal for the club since returning to the club in the summer.
Just like Runarsson, young midfielder Catalin Cirjan didn't get off the bench either as Rapid Bucharest ended a run of three games without a victory — including back-to-back defeats — by recording a 3-1 win over Farul on Sunday to climb up to sixth in the SuperLiga table.
So with two of the eight loanees not in action during the past week, football.london takes a look at how the remaining six fared at their respective clubs.
Unfortunately for Mika Biereth, he was unable to repeat the heroics from a week ago when he claimed a goal and assist to fire Motherwell to victory on his debut as this substitute appearance ended in a 1-0 loss away at St Mirren which means The Well have been eliminated from the Scottish League Cup.
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