Gary Neville has said on Sky Sports Premier League (4:35pm, August 22, 2021) that he loves watching Arsenal attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe in action.
The former Manchester United star has said that Smith Rowe is a shining light for Arsenal, and that he brings the game to life whenever he has the ball.
Neville the comments about the 21-year-old in the opening minutes of the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday.
The Englishman was on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports for the match.
Neville said about Smith Rowe on Sky Sports Premier League (4:35pm, August 22, 2021): “What a shining light he is, Smith Rowe. Every time you watch him, he brings the game to life when he receives the ball.”
Big player for Arsenal
Smith Rowe is only 21, but the Englishman is already a massive player for Arsenal.
The youngster is one of the first names on the teamsheet and is the main creative outlet for Arsenal.
A Hale End academy graduate, Smith Rowe is very popular among the Arsenal fans and is a key player in manager Mikel Arteta’s team.
The Arsenal no.10 scored two goals and gave four assists in 18 Premier League starts, and scored one goal and gave three assists in eight Europa League starts for the Gunners last season.
Neville is one of the best pundits out there, and his comments about Smith Rowe show just how the Arsenal youngster is rated in the footballing community.
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