Emile Smith Rowe to use past defeat to motivate Arsenal against Tottenham

BACK IN ACTION: Emile Smith Rowe returned to action for Arsenal in their FA Cup win at Oxford. Pic: News Images LTD/Alamy

Emile Smith Rowe believes Arsenal can use defeat at Tottenham last season as added motivation for the trip to their local rivals this weekend.

The Gunners were comfortably beaten 3-0 at Spurs back in May, losing the impetus in the fight for a top-four finish and ultimately missing out on the Champions League.