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title: "Manchester City loan watch: Jack Harrison in derby stalemate, Tosin Adarabioyo suffers defeat and Pedro Porro downed by Barcelona"
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published: "2019-10-31T06:50:03Z"
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# Manchester City loan watch: Jack Harrison in derby stalemate, Tosin Adarabioyo suffers defeat and Pedro Porro downed by Barcelona

**In our Loan Watch feature series, the Football Transfer Tavern takes a look at how a selection of players from a particular club are faring whilst they are away from their parent side, and provide a brief update regarding their form.**

Here is a look at three Manchester City players looking to impress at other clubs.

**JACK HARRISON**

Leeds United winger Jack Harrison, now in the second year of his loan spell at Elland Road, endured a frustrating afternoon in a goalless Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday.

The stalemate saw a run of [three assists in as many games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdaten/spieler/417346) come to an end for the 22-year-old, who has started every one of the Whites’ league games under Marcelo Bielsa this season.

He seems to be an important part of the squad, as he looks to make a name for himself having never featured for Manchester City.

**TOSIN ADARABIOYO**

Tosin Adarabioyo has forced his way into the starting lineup at Blackburn Rovers, and started his [third game in succession](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tosin-adarabioyo/leistungsdaten/spieler/258878) at the centre of the Rovers defence this weekend.

He was powerless to prevent [Preston](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50105999) coming from two goals down to win 3-2 on Saturday, but will surely be encouraged by the newfound faith being shown in him after this run of games.

[Blackburn](https://uk.soccerway.com/teams/england/blackburn-rovers-football-club/672/matches/) have not fared too well of late, however, and are without a win in six – with [Adarabioyo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tosin-adarabioyo/leistungsdaten/spieler/258878) featuring in just a single victory this season, which came against Millwall back in September.

**PEDRO PORRO**

Youngster [Pedro Porro](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pedro-porro/leistungsdaten/spieler/553875), who is spending time on loan at La Liga outfit Real Valladolid, earned his first start for over a month after featuring at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.

The 20-year-old, who signed from [Girona](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pedro-porro/transfers/spieler/553875) in the summer, was on the receiving end of a typical Lionel Messi masterclass as his double helped [Barcelona](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50229263) trounce his side 5-1 on a chastening evening.

However, Porro can perhaps take heart from his reintroduction to the first team after being limited to substitute appearances at best over the last few weeks.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

It seems as though the Championship is no more forgiving a league than Spain’s La Liga, with all three of City’s loanees featured here going without a victory in their most recent outings.

However, the fact that match action is being afforded to the players in question is a positive sign as they seek to develop away from the Etihad Stadium.

That could mean the significance of results take a back seat for those on loan in particular, though it is clear that despite the minutes, it has been a tough week to endure on the pitch for these players.

***Manchester City fans, which of these loanees are most likely to be given first-team minutes at the club when they return? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!***