Emile Smith Rowe knows his next target after matching Cesc Fabregas' 12-year Arsenal record

Mikel Arteta Analysis Of Arsenal 2-1 Brentford

Thomas Tuchel on the importance of Chelsea winning ugly

Antonio Conte gives the team news ahead of Manchester City game

Thomas Tuchel unsure if Chelsea can catch Liverpool in the Premier League

Conte passionately defends comments to Italian media

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Match in Pictures

Emile Smith Rowe had several reasons to be cheerful following Arsenal's 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Firstly, the 21-year-old was named in the Gunners starting lineup with Gabriel Martinelli missing out through suspension as he lined up alongside Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka behind lone striker Alexandre Lacazette.

And by opening the scoring early in the second half, Smith Rowe sent Arsenal on their way to an important victory as the top-four race in the Premier League heats up.

Furthermore, that strike brought about goal number 10 across all competitions for the attacking midfielder this season which means he's the first academy graduate since Cesc Fabregas in the 2009/2010 campaign to achieve this feat.

As a result, Smith Rowe has completed an objective he set for himself at the start of the season.

"I'm hoping to get over 10 goals and assists this season," he revealed.

Whilst the England international reached 10 goal contributions during the Boxing Day win over Norwich City, he's still short of matching the demands set by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

"An incredible season for a No 10 of Arsenal means he needs to score 15 goals and give 10 assists," the Spaniard said last season. Then you are right up there with the top guys in Europe and in the league.

"He's got the ability to do it but he hasn't done it."

Whether Smith Rowe can achieve an 'incredible'