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It was a positive week for a number of the Magpies’ loan stars this week as a host of Newcastle players continue their development away from St James’ Park.

A total of eight United players have left the club on a temporary basis with all eight of those players in action over the past week.

What a difference a week makes. Last week we told you of how Matz Sels and Achraf Lazaar were struggling for game-time, but they both made a fairly successful return to the pitch this week.

Here is a full round-up of how Newcastle United’s loan stars got on over the past week.

Achraf Lazaar

The left-back also made a return to Benevento’s starting lineup in midweek, but couldn’t help them to a win.

The Moroccan played the full 90 minutes as Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat at Cagliari.

He then experienced a Sunday of mixed emotions.

Lazaar scored his first goal for the club with a well-taken effort, but he failed to prevent Benevento suffering a 5-1 thrashing at home to Lazio.

They have now played 11, lost 11 in Serie A.

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Matz Sels

Sels made a triumphant return to Anderlecht’s starting XI on Wednesday, saving a penalty in the 2-0 win over Zulte Waregem.

The former Belgian under-21 international dived well to his right to deny Onur Kaya’s spot-kick in the 68th minute, before goals from Pieter Gerkens and Hamdi Harbaou sealed a much-needed win.

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He continued a fine week by retaining his place in a 3-2 win at Eupen. Sels’ performance caught the eye as he finished top of Anderlecht’s performance index for the week.

Sels and Anderlecht now face a daunting midweek trip to PSG in the Champions League.

Stuart Findlay

Findlay enjoyed a very positive week with Kilmarnock.

The young defender played the full 90 minutes as Kilmarnock marked former Newcastle United assistant manager Steve Clarke’s first game in charge of the club, with a draw at Rangers.

Chris Burke’s last minute equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw which cost Gers boss Pedro Caixinha his job.

They then held reigning champions Celtic to a 1-1 draw at Parkhead, as Findlay played the full game against his former side.

Adam Armstrong

The young forward played the whole game as Bolton suffered last minute heartache at Fulham.

Former Magpie Sammy Ameobi had given the Trotters the lead, before they conceded a stoppage time equaliser, to remain bottom of the Championship.

Armstrong will be keen to impress on Tuesday night as they take on Newcastle’s rivals Sunderland, in a bottom of the table clash.

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Ivan Toney

Toney was unused on Tuesday evening, as Wigan moved top of their Checkatrade Trophy group with a 4-1 win over Middlesbrough u21s.

He did start on Saturday, however, as he lasted 80 minutes in the Latics’ 0-0 draw with Blackburn.

They remain in second place, six points clear of third placed Bradford.

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Alex Gilliead

Gilliead was unused on Tuesday as Bradford sealed their qualification in the Checkatrade Trophy with a 2-1 win over Manchester City u21s.

He played the full game on Saturday, though, as the Bantams secured a vital 1-0 win away at Portsmouth.

Sean Longstaff

Longstaff lasted 58 minutes as the Tangerines fell to a 1-0 defeat away at Northampton.

Callum Williams

Williams lasted the whole game and helped the Heed keep a clean sheet in an impressive 2-0 win away at Leyton Orient.

He also played the full game on Saturday as Gateshead drew 0-0 with Dover in Steve Watson’s first home game in charge.