‘Scoring against rivals Spurs is the best day of my life’ – says Rowe

Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe says scoring against rivals Tottenham Hotspurs was the best day of his life.

Smith Rowe netted in the 12th minute to start the ball rolling for the Gunners.

The 21-year-old midfielder then went on to assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for 2-0 before Bukayo Saka gave Mikel Arteta's side clear breathing space with number three.

The Gunners fans have been desperate to see the Croydon-born wonderkid given regular playing time and he is now starting to showcase his talents.

Speaking to Sky Sports after their 3-1 win in the North London derby clash, Smith Rowe said:

"It's the best day of my life. I've dreamed of this day to score against Tottenham.

"With my family here as well, it's the best feeling ever. I've been working a lot in training on my finishing and I am really happy with the goal."

Rowe later shared a photo of him celebrating scoring on Twitter, again emphasizing that it was the 'best day of my life.

The Gunners put on a football spectacle in the first 45, completely blowing away any challenge from their derby rivals.

Mikel Arteta had come to serious criticism from the start of this Premier League campaign after losing their first three games but has managed to find the winning pill for the Gunners.

"I think in life you have to show gratitude, these people have stood by this club and these players. This win is for them.

"When you are trying to rebuild and trying to do the right things you have to stay by your values. Now we are creating a connection with our supporters.

"We had great determination, great energy, and great quality. I really enjoyed it. I see the belief the players have in what we do in training. They have the quality to put it into practice.

"It is important they make each other better. It's about raising the level in the team and training. If they all have that mentality then what happened today happens." Arteta told the BBC.