Manchester City are known for their legions of youth players sent out on loan to gain valuable experience, and this season is no different.
Youngsters with first team experience like Aro Muric and Philippe Sandler are getting a full season under their belts, while spells at Leeds and Norwich respectively could be the last chance for Jack Harrison and Patrick Roberts to impress City decision-makers.
However, while Harrison and Sandler have made good starts to their loan spells, it has not been as easy for Muric and defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
Muric was at fault for both goals as Nottingham Forest lost to West Brom on the opening day, first allowing a comfortable shot through his body, before a deep looping cross flew over his head into the far post.
But the young goalkeeper kept his place for the 1-1 draw with Leeds and seems to have the backing to continue as Forest's league keeper.
Adarabioyo started Blackburn's 2-0 defeat at Fulham, but missed the Carabao Cup win over Oldham this week through injury.
Manager Tony Mowbray said: "The only concern at the moment is Tosin, he has picked up a little knock and we will see whether he trains on Thursday.
"[Darragh] Lenihan has been a concern for us but if both Tosin and Lenihan miss the weekend then we are really thin but I would be pretty hopeful that one of them will make the weekend."
Jack Harrison, on the other hand, has had better fortunes as he scored in Leed's opening day victory at Bristol City, before starting in the 1-1 draw at Muric's Forest.
Philippe Sandler has started twice for Anderlecht, partnering Vincent Kompany in defence on both occasions and keeping two clean sheets in the process.
However, Patrick Roberts (Norwich), Matt Smith (QPR), Luke Bolton (Luton) and Lukas Nmecha (Wolfsburg) are yet to feature for their new sides.
