Ex-Arsenal attacker is flourishing following his £27m move from the Gunners, highlighted by another goal as Fulham ended Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season
Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe admits his confidence is soaring after emerging from his “tough” time at Arsenal.
The 24 year-old attacking midfielder continued his fine start to life with his new club after scoring in Fulham ’s 3-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday. It was his second goal of the season following a £27m switch from the Gunners. Smith Rowe has started all five Premier League games for Marco Silva’s side so far, finally getting the regular game-time that was missing so often when with Arsenal.
He said: “I’m really confident at the moment and comfortable with everything. I’ve got to keep going and keep working hard. Everyone knows it has been a tough couple of seasons for me. I have to stay fit and I feel good at the moment. I’m feeling confident and happy.”
Smith Rowe scored 12 goals in 80 Premier League games for Arsenal but they were dotted over six years and 37 of those appearances came off the bench. Fulham have lost just once so far and he helped inflict a first defeat of the campaign on Newcastle. Asked what was key to his side’s win, Smith Rowe said: “Sticking together and staying patient at times.
“We know Newcastle are a really strong team so we had to sit at times and be patient, get the ball and score. We’re really happy. We’re happy we took our chances. In the first few games we struggled to take our chances, so we’re happy with our three goals. It starts off the pitch, it’s like a family in there and we know we want to do everything for each other and want to work and want to win.”
