The new year may only be three days old, but several members of this season's 24-man strong Arsenal loan army have already played in 2023.
As many as six Gunners loanees took to the field on New Year's Day and to mixed results. Brooke Norton-Cuffy was back in London but could not prevent Rotherham United from slumping to a 3-0 loss away at Millwall, Harry Clarke's Stoke conceded a late winner against Preston, Tim Akinola came off the bench to help Chesterfield Town beat Scunthorpe United and Arthur Okonkwo was named man-of-the-match as Crewe Alexandra overcame Tranmere Rovers.
Elsewhere, Charlie Patino started for Blackpool in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland. However, amid being tipped for an Arsenal first-team promotion next season, it's his performance in the 2-1 loss at home to Sheffield United three days prior that has been highlighted on social media.
