Emile Smith Rowe would have thrived under Arsene Wenger

Emile Smith Rowe is witnessing a breakthrough season at the Emirates.

The 20-year midfielder scored two goals and made five assists in 11 games for Arsenal this campaign.

He has quickly established himself as a key player for Mikel Arteta.

United legend Gary Neville believes he would be a perfect match for Wenger’s team back in the day.

‘[Mikel Arteta] has found a way forward,’ former Manchester United and England defender Neville told Sky Sports.

‘Going into that Chelsea game, I was there, it was desperate. I was expecting them to get a real good going over by Chelsea.

‘I’d say it was transformative; three Brazilians were out, experienced players, young kids got brought in – and all of a sudden, they looked like a team.

‘The real best players travel with the ball, but are always in a position where they can release it at the right moment.

‘A lot of young players, they run with it, then they have to stop, look up, and the moment’s gone. He’s not, he’s connected, he’s switched on, he’s clever.

‘Arsene Wenger had brilliant players who travelled with the ball, like Robert Pires and others who travelled with the ball brilliantly and were so clever. He could have played in those teams.

‘He’s only played six games. Six games? It’s unbelievable he looks so experienced, and I don’t know why he looks so experienced.

‘Maybe it’s those loan moves, being at Huddersfield, going away from home, taking that chance to learn and build your resilience and development.

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