Mikel Arteta smiled when asked about Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe's development. Smith Rowe, 19, has spent this season on loan at Championship side Huddersfield, where he has impressed under boss Danny Cowley.
Arteta has made an effort to blood youngsters this season, with Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Martinelli, Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson all representing the first team this campaign.
The Gunners manager is delighted with the progress Smith Rowe has made, and has hinted he will be among the Arsenal youngsters in contention to start each week next season. "He's a player with very specific qualities to play in those pockets in that position as an attacking midfielder," Arteta told Sky Sports. "I am excited to work with
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