Emile Smith Rowe has been in exceptional form for Arsenal over the last number of weeks, as his creative exploits has helped Mikel Arteta overturn the form which previously saw his job on the line.
But while it’s easy to get carried away over the potential of young players, especially those that hold plenty of sentimentality, Arsenal fans are right in their hype for the youngster. Here are three reasons why I think he will excel for the Gunners.
Emile Smith Rowe has excelled under two Arsenal managers
Smith Rowe is not only a by-product of the system in which Arteta has implemented at Arsenal, for he was also a focal point at times under Unai Emery, who orignally introduced him to the starting XI.
Therefore, Smith Rowe is not just a one-trick pony. Following his academy graduation, ESR has worked under two of the best footballing minds (Arteta learning from the very best, let’s not forget) and has only grown better.