Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. With the 2013/14 campaign now underway, four Gunners are currently away from the Club.

Chuks Aneke CreweChuks AnekeCrewe 3-3 RotherhamSaturday, August 3Chuks Aneke was registered in time to feature in Crewe's opening-day draw at home to Rotherham. The midfielder replaced Ajay Leitch-Smith with 20 minutes to play at Alexandra Stadium.

Johan Djourou HamburgJohan DjourouSchott Jena 0-4 HamburgSunday, August 4Johan Djourou was not named in the Hamburg squad as Thorsten Fink's side advanced to the second round of the German Cup.

Francis Coquelin FreiburgFrancis CoquelinNeustrelitz 0-2 FreiburgSaturday, August 3Francis Coquelin made his Freiburg debut in a 2-0 German Cup victory over Neustrelitz. The midfielder was replaced at half-time by Hendrick Zuck, who scored twice in extra time to stave off an upset.