‘I felt alive’, ‘Loved every second’ – Arsenal fans react to Emile Smith Rowe display in 1-1 draw v PSV
Arsenal fans were in awe of Emile Smith Rowe’s display against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday evening (12 December) after his return from injury.
Mikel Arteta made sweeping changes to the starting line-up in the Champions League clash but the Gunners lacked much cutting edge against the Dutch giants in the 1-1 draw.
Yorbe Vertessen’s arrowing effort cancelled out Eddie Nketiah’s first-half strike, but the result meant little with Arsenal already qualified as Group B winners.
A knee injury sustained in October was the latest in a string of blows for Smith Rowe, 23, who has managed just 471 minutes in all competitions since the start of last season.
He was awarded an eight-minute cameo late in the game with the Gunners chasing a winner.
The academy graduate is a favourite among Arsenal fans and they have taken to social media in elation to hail his comeback.
This fan likened him to Man City ace Kevin De Bruyne and suggested he is starting to resemble the midfield maestro.
One supporter is adamant that Smith Rowe’s return to action will be “generational”.
One fan was impressed with the Englishman’s outing and praised his desire.
This fan was mesmerised by Smith Rowe’s performance.
This supporter got a new lease of life when he was introduced by Arteta.
One fan was hopeful that he could stay fit but was happy to see him look “hungry” after his spell on the sidelines.
One fan feels, despite Smith Rowe seeing just a few minutes of game time, that he was the best player on the pitch.
One supporter was “proud” to see him return and is eager to see him reach his pervious excellence under the Spaniard.
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