Emile Smith Rowe has the same “superstition” as Arsenal-linked Jack Grealish, with the youngster playing with his socks rolled down, but the 20-year-old remains unfazed by talk of further creative talent joining the ranks at Emirates Stadium.
Smith Rowe has, with Mesut Ozil frozen out and eventually moved on by Mikel Arteta, been charged with the task of filling the No 10 role in north London.
He has impressed in 14 appearances in all competitions, and is now looking to keep January signing Martin Odegaard stuck on the bench.
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The talented 20-year-old will not be changing his ways, despite talk of interest in Grealish and Houssem Aouar resurface, and is determined to remain focused on the present.