Arsenal manager Arteta discusses decision to give player Smith Rowe a rare starting opportunity against Nottingham Forest.

Emile Smith Rowe, the talented midfielder for Arsenal, is making his second Premier League start of the season against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. According to manager Mikel Arteta, this opportunity is fully deserved by the 23-year-old, who has faced some injury setbacks and tough competition for playing time this season.

But now, having fully recovered from his injuries, Arteta has decided to give Smith Rowe a chance to shine on the field once again. He believes that the young player has been training exceptionally well and has shown consistency in his performance over the past few weeks. Despite only making a few appearances as a substitute, Smith Rowe has made an impact in those games and has earned his spot in the starting lineup.

In December, Smith Rowe made two brief appearances off the bench after his return from a knee injury. He also came on as a substitute in Arsenal's recent 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace. Gunners legend Martin Keown is happy to see Smith Rowe back in action and hopes that he can reach the same level of potential that he showed a couple of seasons ago.

When Smith Rowe signed a new contract a few seasons ago and was given the coveted no.10 shirt, it was a big moment for him. However, he hasn't quite lived up to the expectations since then, partly due to injuries. Keown believes that this is a great opportunity for the young midfielder to prove himself and he expects him to make the most of it in the upcoming match.

There were concerns about the fitness of Declan Rice and Gabriel, but both players have managed to overcome them and are in the starting lineup for the game. Arteta praised their determination and hard work to make themselves available for the match, as it is a crucial one for Arsenal.

In other news, Arsenal fans were surprised to learn that their highest earner is currently making a staggering 275k-a-week. And Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on Mohamed Salah's injury as his team prepares to face tough opponents in Chelsea and Arsenal.

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