Mikel Arteta may have inadvertently hinted at Emile Smith Rowe's best position during Arsenal's match against Nurnberg on Friday afternoon.
The north London outfit have had a busy start to the summer transfer window, bringing in American goalkeeper Matt Turner, Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira as well as Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Marquinhos. Turner, Jesus and Marquinhos all made their debuts for the Gunners on Friday as Arteta's side defeated German side Nurnberg 5-3 in a pre-season friendly at the Max-Morlock-Stadion.
Hale End academy graduate Smith Rowe also started the match, playing as a no.10 ahead of deep-lying midfielders Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The England international often played on the left wing for Arsenal last season but Friday's match may hint that manager Arteta considers his best position to be in a more central role.