Yesterday was disappointing all round for Arsenal, but for Craig Eastmond it was a day to remember as the midfielder, who is on loan at Colchester United, scored his first senior goal in their 2-0 win over Carlisle.

Eastmond scored with a well-struck effort after exchanging passes with his Gunners colleague Sanchez Watt to open the scoring before Watt also laid on the second goal, for Jabo Ibehre as the Arsenal pair impressed throughout their time on the field. Eastmond played the whole game and picked up a yellow card, whilst Watt was replaced by Freddie Sears on the hour.

Manager Joe Dunne praised the Arsenal duo and, if the pair are to continue this form, with Watt having found the net last week, it will surely not be long until the League One club consider extending their respective stays at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

There was another young Gunner on the scoresheet as Chuks Aneke continued his impressive form since returning from suspension to score a last minute equaliser in Crewe’s 2-2 draw with Walsall. Aneke came off the bench with 21 minutes remaining and saw a shot go over the bar before finding the net with a well-timed header at the death.

Wellington was again a lively presence after coming off the bench for Ponferradina, but couldn’t help them avoid a defeat to Xerez in the Spanish second division. The Brazilian’s pace caused problems for the opposition defence but his side couldn’t find a breakthrough.

Elsewhere, Benik Afobe started and played 80 minutes as Bolton saw off Bristol City in the Championship. The forward had only one shot on goal, but impressed with his direct running and link up play. Ryo remained un-used for Wigan against Swansea.

Conor Henderson wasn’t involved for Coventry against Notts County, whilst Daniel Boateng was similarly not part of the Oxford side that thrashed Accrington.

In Scotland, Philip Roberts started again for Inverness but wasn’t heavily involved before being withdrawn after 64 minutes.

In a round-up of the remaining Spanish-based loanees Samuel Galindo is not expected to feature for Lugo today, Ju Young Park came on in the second half of Celta Vigo’s defeat to Real Madrid and Joel Campbell is likely to be on the bench as Real Betis take on Osasuna.

Denilson played 90 minutes as Sao Paulo beat Atletico on Friday and Nicklas Bendtner was again an un-used substitute for Juventus.