Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed he is hopeful Emile Smith Rowe can play a part in the Gunners upcoming FA Cup third round clash away at Oxford United on Monday night.
The Hale End academy graduate has not featured for the club since September after undergoing groin surgery which kept him sidelined for more than three months. Thankfully for the Emirates faithful, Smith Rowe is showing positive signs of progress and has been back in training with the first team over the last few weeks.
While it is likely that a full 90-minute appearance will have to wait a while longer, Arteta told reporters that Smith Rowe has very nearly completed his rehabilitation and could play a part in Monday night's cup contest at Kassam Stadium.
