Mikel Arteta has insisted the loans for Albert Sambi Lakonga and Marquinhos will do them good.
The duo left the Emirates temporarily for spells at Crystal Palace and Norwich, while Cedric Soares joined Fulham on deadline day.
Arteta said: “Sambi needed time to develop the talent that he has and in Palace I think we found the right club and coaching staff.
“Marquinhos it will be tough but good for him as well.
“It was a difficult decision to let Cedric go but we had to respect his need for minutes.”
