Seeing your team perform well on the pitch is one thing, but when academy products become part of the success, it always makes it extra special.
For Bukayo Saka, that has become a regular occurrence over the past couple of years, with the 21-year-old establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in the game through a number of standout performances and contributions for Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe has also enjoyed much success since breaking into the first team back in 2018, and it could be argued that he would be making similar strides to his fellow Hale End graduate if it wasn't for recent injury setbacks.
Nevertheless, the reception which welcomed Smith Rowe back onto the Emirates Stadium pitch during Arsenal's emphatic 4-0 win over Everton on Wednesday was a reminder of how much he is loved, and it was perhaps rather fitting that he made his return on a night that highlighted the special talent that has - and continues - to emerge from Hale End.
