The second half of the season will be equally as important for several members of this season's Arsenal loan army.
What started out as a group of 24 heading into the new year expanded to 29 - whether that be senior or academy players - after the January transfer window closed as many look to either send a message to Mikel Arteta ahead of the 2023/24 campaign or place themselves in a position to secure move away in the summer.
Nicolas Pepe certainly falls into the latter category having enjoyed a fine season back in France with OGC Nice thus far. However, a knee issue kept him out of their 3-0 win over Ajaccio and caretaker manager Didier Digard has promised to take care of the Arsenal loanee with regard to his return.
