Arsenal\u2019s EFL Cup game against Reading will not be remembered by most. A standard 2-0 home win to take the Gunners through to the quarter finals is no more than was expected, and will soon fade into the annals.<\/p>\n
But for one man, it was a big occasion. Carl Jenkinson, after a spell on loan with West Ham as well as a period on the sidelines through injury, made his return to the Arsenal team.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s always been a Gooner \u2013 the bedroom is a giveaway. Is that a Shrewsbury coaster in the corner. Nope, just more Arsenal stuff.<\/p>\n
\nArsene Wenger confirms in his programme notes that Carl Jenkinson will play tonight. Gooner. pic.twitter.com\/PVNgNhggsy<\/p>\n
\u2014 Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
People were just so happy to see him return to the side. A real fan favourite.<\/p>\n
\nI'm watching Carl Jenkinson play in a live football match for the first time in nearly a year. Buzzing! #AFC #Jenko.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Alan Alger (@Alan_Alger_) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
That\u2019s probably got something to do with the fact he\u2019s a huge Arsenal fan himself.<\/p>\n
\nWelcome back @carljenkinson!
A man who is as proud wearing the shirt as any one of us! Come on Arsenal! #afcvrfc #afc pic.twitter.com\/ROO3O4MSGk<\/p>\n\u2014 Adam Keys (@_AdamKeys) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It\u2019s certainly been a long time since his last appearance for Arsene Wenger\u2019s side. <\/p>\n
\nCarl Jenkinson's last Arsenal appearance was 898 days ago against Norwich in May 2014. pic.twitter.com\/7hukDrqCgd<\/p>\n
\u2014 Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nJenko's back in the side tonight – 898 days since his last @Arsenal appearance when he did this… pic.twitter.com\/4mCOQUnws3<\/p>\n
\u2014 Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
There was a lovely feeling of shared happiness for the right back.<\/p>\n
\nI may or may not have gotten emotional and overly excited as I saw @carljenkinson walk out the tunnel as he was about to play for Arsenal \u00f0\u009f\u0098\u008d\u00f0\u009f\u0098\u0081<\/p>\n
\u2014 Nat (@NatG_22) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
West Ham showed their support as well.<\/p>\n
\nGood luck to @carljenkinson on his return to action for @Arsenal in this evening \u00f0\u009f\u0091\u008a pic.twitter.com\/f1Ij0mTW91<\/p>\n
\u2014 West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The man himself nearly put the cherry on top of the cake with an effort on goal, too. It\u2019s fair to say the Emirates would have enjoyed that one.<\/p>\n
\nHe nearly marked the occasion with another@carljenkinson combines with @alexiwobi to force Al-Habsi into a fine stop#AFCvRFC \u00f0\u009f\u0094\u00b4 0-0 \u00f0\u009f\u0094\u00b5 (7) pic.twitter.com\/19X6qwAeru<\/p>\n
\u2014 Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This is probably a bit much, however.<\/p>\n
\nCarl Jenkinson reminds me of Javier Zanetti<\/p>\n
\u2014 D (@Mesut1079) October 25, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You be you, Carl Jenkinson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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