Arteta's 'joy' at Arsenal youngsters as captain Aubameyang recovers from Malaria

Academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka starred for the Gunners in win over Slavia Prague. 

Mikel Arteta (Petr David Josek/PA)

Mikel Arteta labelled his youngsters a “joy to watch” as Arsenal put Slavia Prague to the sword to reach the Europa League semi-finals for the third time in four years.

Academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka both starred for the Gunners as they shocked the hosts with a fine first-half display, hitting three goals in six minutes en route to a 4-0 win on the night.