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Unai Emery Insists Carl Jenkinson Will Stay at Arsenal Despite Loan Interest

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has advised Carl Jenkinson to stay and fight for his place in the team for the rest of the season, with the defender the subject of interest for a loan move away from the Emirates.

The 26-year-old has been at Arsenal since June 2011, however his role in the first team has decreased over the last few seasons, with Jenkinson spending time on loan at West Ham in 2014 and at Championship side Birmingham City last campaign.

According to The Mirror, Unai Emery has moved to block another loan spell for the Englishman, suggesting that Jenkinson's attitude and performances in training has convinced him that he has a place in his first team plans for the remainder of Arsenal's season.