September 24th 2024.
Mikel Arteta had nothing but praise for Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 17-year-old wonderkid making his debut for Arsenal against Manchester City on Sunday. Despite being shown a yellow card before even stepping foot on the pitch, Lewis-Skelly replaced Jurrien Timber in the 92nd minute and instantly caught Arteta's attention.
Though he wasn't able to help secure the win for Arsenal, as John Stones scored in the final moments to tie the game 2-2, Lewis-Skelly's performance did not go unnoticed. In fact, Arteta was impressed with the young player's versatility, noting that he can play in three different positions - left back, No.6, and No.8.
Arteta was particularly impressed by Lewis-Skelly's competitive nature, evident in his confrontation with City's Erling Haaland. Arteta described Lewis-Skelly as a competitor, always making eye contact and constantly asking questions to improve his game. His intelligence and adaptability make him a valuable asset to the team, and Arteta plans to utilize him in various positions.
And it seems Lewis-Skelly's hard work is paying off, as he may be set for his first start for Arsenal in Wednesday night's match against Bolton in the Carabao Cup. With a similar playing style to that of Michael Essien, Lewis-Skelly has already earned his first cap for England U19s and has been progressing through the Arsenal academy alongside his friend and teammate Ethan Nwaneri.
It's clear that Arteta sees potential in Lewis-Skelly and is excited to see him continue to grow and develop as a player. As the young wonderkid continues to impress, he may become a regular on the Arsenal starting lineup.
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