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Emile Smith Rowe says one Arsenal player ‘turns into an animal’ as soon as he steps on the pitch

Emile Smith Rowe left Arsenal for Fulham in the summer, but he’s still a big fan of many of his old teammates.

The Englishman was a fan favourite at the Emirates. He became a regular under Mikel Arteta after bursting onto the scene in a game agains🍸t Chelsea on Boxing Day in 202💎0.

Injuries really troubled Smith Rowe in the final two years of his Arsenal career. He barely played for 24ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ months, and that brought an end to his time at the club.

The 24-year-old is at Fulham now, but he still sees one Arsenal player as an ‘inspiration’.

Emile Smith Rowe explains how Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is different on and off the pitch

Bukayo Saka and ℱSmith Rowe shared a very special relationship at Arsenal♌.

The two England internationals came through the ranks togethe🌊r at Ha💮le End. They played for the Gunners’ youth sides and then became key members of the first team.

Saka and Smith Rowe carried Arsenal out of th📖e difficult position they were in back in Arteta’s first full season at the club. They ไlaid the foundations that has turned the club into title contenders today.

Smith Rowe left but Saka is still at Arsenal. He🐲 is their best player, and his performances for the Gunners have been sensational.

In an interview on , Smith Row๊e was asked to describe Saka using one word.

He said: “Starboy! Pretty easy to be fair, man. ꦬI’🐟ve known him for so long, seeing how far he has come…

“An amazing person, everyone will tell you, he’s one of the nicest guys in football. But, as soon as he gets on the pitch, he ju꧟st turns into an animal.

“It’s just ama𝔍zing to see. I’m so happy for him. He deserves everything. The stats don’t lie. At the end of the day, it’s the mentality he has as well – 🅠always wants to win, always wants to work hard, always wants to improve.

“He’s a real inspiration.”

Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Saka’s stats for Arsenal in 2024/25 are truly incredible

Saka is having an unbelievable season at Arsenal.

The 23-year-old has been in a side t♍hat has had a number of injury issues. Things have not been ideal at all for the Gunners, but Saka has still been firing.

GamesGoalsAssistsMinutes per goal/assist
Bukayo Saka2391382
Bukayo Saka’s stats in 2024/25 (correct as of 20/12/2024)

Saka has directly contributed to 22 goals in 23 appearances this season. That’s a goal or๊ an assist every 82 minutes, which is a stunning return.

Arsenal have a lot of work to do if they want to win the Premier League title this season. But, if Saka continues to perform🌞 at theꦜ same level, they have every chance.