Mikel Arteta says Arsenal man 'needs to feel love' in order to shine

Mikel Arteta believes Emile Smith-Rowe needs to 'feel love' in order to shine on the pitch. The 21-year-old is currently having his moment, having scored 10 goals and providing 2 assists in his 25 appearances for Arsenal. Speaking in his Wednesday morning’s press conference, the Gunners' head coach stated that the England international needs the right environment to shine – and currently has that.

“His numbers should be looking something like this – it’s not a coincidence. He’s working every day because he knows he has the capacity to do this,” Arteta said.   “I think it’s a combination of everything [reasons for form].   “He needs to feel that confidence and trust around the coaching staff, he needs his teammates, he needs to feel love, he needs the right environment around him with his family, girlfriend or whatever.”

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