Vieira continues fine form and other Arsenal loan watch

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·8 December 2025

Vieira continues fine form and other Arsenal loan watch

Fabio Vieira has maintained his impressive form while on loan at Hamburg from Arsenal, continuing the development that has characterised the last two seasons of his career. The midfielder previously enjoyed a productive spell at FC Porto, where he delivered strong performances that prompted discussions about a potential return to Arsenal’s first team. Although the club ultimately decided against recalling him, Vieira has adapted well to life in Germany and is thriving in a competitive environment that suits his creative qualities. His consistency has been noteworthy, and recent matches have highlighted both his technical ability and his growing influence on Hamburg’s attacking play.

Vieira Impresses in Cup and League Action

Last week, Arsenal Media reported that Vieira featured in Hamburg’s German Cup tie against Kiel, where he confidently converted his penalty during the shootout. Despite his composure, the team were eliminated from the competition, yet his contribution once again underlined his reliability in decisive moments. He then retained his place for the weekend league fixture against Werder Bremen, producing a well-placed assist that contributed to a hard-fought 3-2 victory. These performances suggest that Vieira is developing the consistency and resilience required to succeed at the highest level, qualities that Arsenal will monitor closely as they assess his long-term future.

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Loan Updates Across Europe and England

Elsewhere, Jakub Kiwior continued his excellent run at Porto. He started their weekend match against Tondela and helped secure a 2-0 win, marking the fourth consecutive clean sheet in both domestic and European competitions with him in the starting lineup. His defensive assuredness has become a vital asset for the Portuguese side. In England, Reiss Nelson remained an unused substitute as Brentford fell to Tottenham, missing the opportunity to influence proceedings. Oleksandr Zinchenko, meanwhile, was unavailable for Nottingham Forest due to injury, leaving his side without his experience and distribution from the left. In the lower leagues, Ismeal Kabia scored a stoppage-time equaliser for Shrewsbury Town against Sutton United, giving his team the platform to push for victory in extra time and demonstrating valuable composure under pressure.

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