Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has hinted that Emile Smith Rowe could play a huge part in the title race this season ahead of the side's clash with Southampton. The Gunners are looking to end a run of back-to-back draws after their lead at the top was cut from eight points down to just four.
Things are still in the hands of the north London outfit, though rivals Manchester City have an extra game to play - which will become two after this weekend due to their involvement in the cup - as well as a head-to-head clash next week. Heading into the clash with the Saints though, Arteta labelled himself as confident in turning form around.
"Very confident," the Spaniard proclaimed when asked about the title race. "Twists and turns are part of everything that you do, especially in football. It’s not always going to be a linear progression. You have to know that and you have to be prepared for that. The way the team reacted was incredibly positive and we want to see that tomorrow night when we get onto that field."
