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Emile Smith Rowe found the net for Arsenal in their behind-closed-doors friendly victory over Leyton Orient. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Arsenal, with Gabriel Jesus also scoring. Smith Rowe’s performance comes amid speculation that he might leave the club before the summer transfer window closes.

Arsenal’s pre-season tour in the USA kicks off next weekend against Bournemouth, followed by matches against Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. However, it is uncertain how much Smith Rowe will participate. Both Fulham and Crystal Palace have shown interest in him, but reports indicate that Arsenal has rejected their bids, valuing Smith Rowe at £35 million.

Last season, Smith Rowe made only three league starts, with Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Kai Havertz preferred in the lineup. Although he didn’t start the friendly against Leyton Orient, Smith Rowe made an impact after being introduced at halftime. Wearing the captain’s armband, he capitalized on good play from Jesus, who had scored Arsenal’s first goal after combining with Eddie Nketiah, another player rumored to leave.

Other first-team players who featured in the match included Ben White, the recently recovered Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, captain Odegaard, Fabio Vieira, and Reiss Nelson.

The Arsenal squad is set to fly to California on Sunday, and as of now, Smith Rowe is expected to be on the plane. Manager Mikel Arteta has consistently challenged the 23-year-old to improve amid competition for places, although he wants Smith Rowe to remain at the club.

After giving him a start against Luton Town in April, Arteta praised Smith Rowe’s performance, saying: “I was really impressed with him. He has been training really well and we felt the game could suit him. I love him as a player; it is a joy to watch how he moves and changes direction. He was physical today without the ball, he wanted to make things happen. It was difficult to stop him, and he helped us a lot to win the game.”