ARSENAL continued their perfect start to the new season by beating Chelsea on Sunday.

But away from the Emirates, there were also some impressive performances by the Gunners players out on loan.

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga 2026/27 - SNP Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - 05 Sep 2026Ethan Nwaneri shone on his Borussia Dortmund debut Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Arsenal FC Training SessionMeanwhile young goalkeeper Tommy Setford (right) also impressed for Stevenage Credit: Getty

Ethan Nwaneri

The midfielder, 19, made a perfect start to life at by shining on his debut.

was named on the bench for Saturday’s trip to Hoffenheim, but was thrown on after just 32 minutes.

He helped Dortmund come back from two goals down and it was the teenager’s cross that Hoffenheim defender Albian Hajdari turned into his own net to complete the comeback with four minutes to spare.

Dortmund boss Niko Kovac said: “He (Nwaneri) could solve problems on a man-for-man basis and radiate calmness on the ball.

“He had that little bit of luck [on the own goal], but he worked hard for it. We signed him because we’re convinced he has top qualities. He proved that and we hope he’ll continue to prove it in the coming weeks.”

Tommy Setford

The goalkeeper kicked off his time at Stevenage with a thumping 5-1 win away to fellow side .

Tommy Setford was only beaten by a Cameron McGeehan penalty in the 17th minute, with the midfielder sending the youngster the wrong way to find the net.

Ismael Kabia

The winger started for the fourth time in a row since joining last month on a season-long loan.

Saturday 12 September
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Ismael Kabia, 20, put in a bright performance against Scottish champions Celtic and played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 defeat at home.

Charles Sagoe Jr

The winger was not in action over the weekend as Kalmar play on Monday night against Djurgardens.

Charles Sagoe Jr is expected to start after getting the nod in all of the Swedish side’s games this season and scoring three goals in 19 appearances.