Emile Smith Rowe has taken Arsenal’s No.10 shirt after signing a new five-year contract with the club. The decision to hand Smith Rowe the number is a sign of the club’s faith in the 20-year-old, given the pressure that can come from wearing an iconic shirt. Arsenal rejected bids of £25m and £30m from Aston Villa for the attacking midfielder recently and have backed up the move by giving him more responsibility and status. “Everyone knows that No.10 is a big shirt and it is definitely a big position as well. I’m buzzing. I can’t wait to get on the pitch,” Smith Rowe said. “It's really special - I can't explain the feeling when I found out. I've not really got the words to...
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