He netted seven times in 19 appearances and pushed for a place in the Under-21s with five substitute appearances. onReuters5Akpom celebrates with new boy Lucas Perez as the Spaniard scores hist first goals for ArsenalBoss Arsene Wenger has always used the League Cup as an opportunity for the kids to impress and Akpom, despite?being a striker was used down the left. Jesus was wanted by Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, so Guardiola’s phone call was a real coup. But today they were snapped training in a parking lot?ahead of their?EFL Cup second round tie away at Northampton Town. The United forward is in need of rest and a period to reflect on a difficult start to life under the new boss. He said: ?I feel a bit tired, I didnt play a proper game for a long time, so a bit tired but happy. Barton was given his marching orders for a late challenge on the Spanish midfielder as his Newcastle side were defeated 3-0 by the Merseyside outfit back in 2009. After after he was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s second-round EFL Cup victory over Bristol. He was deeply concerned about Tony Adams, who was about to shock the world with revelations of alcoholism. Xabi is one hell of a player, whose passes have a great range and accuracy.