There was plenty of action again for Everton’s out-on-loaners, with Matthew Pennington having a particularly interesting day.
Read on for what is effectively a repeat of last week’s loan recap.
The Youngsters
Henry Onyekuru
Following Galatasaray’s 3-0 loss at the weekend, Onyekuru was dropped to the bench again for their home clash with Erzurumspor on Friday night.
With the score goalless, Onyekuru entered the fray on 65 minutes, and helped his side grab a winner 10 minutes later. The Nigerian international looked dangerous with his pace on the break.
Antonee Robinson
Robinson continues to be an ever-present at left-back for Wigan, but it was a quiet day for the youngster as his side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Norwich.
Callum Connolly
Connolly emerged from the bench against Norwich, playing the final 15 minutes in a holding midfield role.
Nikola Vlasic
Another 90 minutes for Vlasic as CSKA earned a 1-0 away win at Orenburg, although he moved to a right attacking midfield role, rather than the central position he has thrived at in recent weeks.
Joe Williams
Returning to his favoured holding midfield role, Joe Williams put in an Idrissa Gana Gueye-esque performance as Bolton Wanderers beat Derby 1-0. Williams made seven tackles, three interceptions and two blocks against Frank Lampard’s side.
Matthew Pennington
Pennington kept his place at right-back for their trip to Birmingham with manager, Paul Hurst, praising the youngster – especially his fitness and attitude – while admitting he may continue to use Pennington at right-back for the long-term.
The afternoon couldn’t have got off to a better start for Pennington, turning in a corner to put Ipswich 2-0 up at half-time. However, Birmingham made it 2-2 in the second half, and Pennington saw red after receiving two late yellows.
The Deadwood
Ashley Williams
The Welsh captain’s miserable 2018 continued, as despite returning to Stoke’s starting eleven, he gave away a penalty and then lost his man from a corner as Rotherham went 2-0 up. Stoke pulled it back late on to pick up a point.
Ashley Williams league record when he has started in 2018 for #Everton & #Stoke:
— Goodbrand Stats (@StatsChristian) September 29, 2018
9️⃣ starts
4️⃣ draws
5️⃣ defeats
2️⃣ red cards
1️⃣8️⃣ goals conceded
His last league win when he started was on Dec 18, 2017.#SCFC #EFC pic.twitter.com/ubuH2fRfKM
Cuco Martina
Martina played the full 90 minutes in Stoke’s draw.
Luke Garbutt
Luke Garbutt faced Manchester City with his Oxford side in last week’s EFL Cup action, falling to an respectable 3-0 defeat. However, the U’s also won 2-1 away at Wimbledon on Saturday, with Garbutt playing the full 90 minutes at left-back in both games.
Shani Tarashaj
Nada.
Kevin Mirallas
Played the full 90 in Fiorentina’s 2-1 defeat at Inter in midweek, before coming off the bench for the final 35 minutes against Atalanta and helping his side to a 2-0 win.
Mo Besic
Emerged from the bench for the final 15 minutes of Boro’s 1-1 draw at Hull.
Yannick Bolasie
Likewise, came off the bench again for the final 15 minutes in Villa’s 1-1 draw at Bristol City.
Sandro Ramirez
After recovering from a knee injury, Sandro made his Sociedad debut, coming on at half-time in their 1-0 home defeat to Valencia.