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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe makes century best achievement

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe became the first Gunners youngster to score double figures in the Premier League this CENTURY with his goal against Chelsea.

And he was later joined on the exclusive list by teammate Bukayo Saka, whose late penalty at Stamford Bridge sealed a 4-2 win for the Gunners.

Smith Rowe, 21, and Saka, 20, were both in fine form as an additional brace from Eddie Nketiah kept Arsenal's top four hopes alive.

Smith Rowe's 27th minute strike was sandwiched between Nketiah's double at the Bridge, while Saka slotted home a 92nd minute penalty after winning it himself.

It meant Arsenal saw not just one but TWO players finally join a small-but-prestigious club.

Nicolas Anelka had so far been the only Gunner aged 21 or under to plunder 10 or more Premier League goals in a season.

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