Mikel Arteta has talked up Emile Smith Rowe's quality and admitted the re-emergence of the midfielder has been timely for Arsenal. A shoulder injury saw the 20-year-old have to wait patiently for his chance this season and he even appeared for the Gunners' Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy in November before he got the call to play for the senior team. With results poor during December, Arteta turned to the academy graduate for the Boxing Day visit of Chelsea and was rewarded with a strong showing in a 3-1 win, which was backed up three days later at Brighton with a second fine display in another victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESR (@emilesmithrowe) The consecutive...
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