But he has now been dropped to the bench with Emile Smith Rowe handed a first Premier League start since a 2-0 loss to Newcastle in May 2022.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/28/mikel-arteta-benches-martin-odegaard-for-arsenal-vs-sheffield-united-19735308/

Granit Xhaka has played a key role this season but a return to the Bundesliga is on the cards, while Arsenal are also open to offers for Emile Smith Rowe who had fallen way down Arteta’s pecking order after an injury-hit campaign.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/16/mikel-arteta-to-sell-ten-arsenal-players-to-fund-club-record-spending-spree-18789385/

Nelson was lively after replacing Smith Rowe with Arsenal chasing the game and, when a late corner was headed his way, he controlled the ball before finishing brilliantly to earn Arsenal the three points.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/03/04/reiss-nelson-nets-last-gasp-winner-as-arsenal-roar-back-to-beat-bournemouth/

Smith Rowe was at Arsenal academy for eight years before eventually breaking into the first-team back in 2018.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/newcastle-plotting-move-for-smith-rowe-in-january/

So it remains a mystery why Smith Rowe and Gallagher not consider regulars by their clubs, despite their homegrown value and admirable passion.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1807327/Arsenal-transfer-news-Emile-Smith-Rowe-swap-Chelsea