Gary Neville said Emile Smith Rowe 'could play in the old Arsenal teams' during Arsene Wenger's glory years and likened him to Robert Pires after starring again in his side's convincing win over Newcastle.
The 20-year-old was one of Arsenal's best performers in the 3-0 victory at the Emirates as he as laid on an assist for fellow youngster Bukayo Saka for the second goal.
Smith Rowe's and other Arsenal youngsters' introduction to the team of late has sparked a resurgence in the Gunners fortunes which has seen them win five of their last six, with the attacking midfielder starting all-but one in that time.