There may be a number of reasons why, after a disastrous run of form in the build-up to the festive period, Arsenal's fortunes began to change from Boxing Day onwards, but the most obvious factor would be the introduction of Emile Smith Rowe to proceedings. The 20-year-old offered the Gunners an entirely different way of playing, his first game coming in the 3-1 home victory over Chelsea where the playmaker was a constant thorn in the side of the Blues. Since then, he has been a mainstay in the Arsenal first-team, notching crucial goals in the FA Cup win over Newcastle and the winner in the return league fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Smith Rowe has taken the No.10 shirt at...
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