September 24th 2024.
When Myles Lewis-Skelly made his professional debut as a last-minute substitute in Arsenal's match against Manchester City, it was a moment of great excitement for the young player. However, it was also a moment of surprise for former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman, who couldn't believe his eyes when he saw that Lewis-Skelly had already been booked by referee Michael Oliver before even stepping onto the pitch.
The incident occurred in the 65th minute when Lewis-Skelly, who had been on the subs bench, ran behind the goal-line to pass on a message to the keeper. It was during this time that Oliver decided to show the young player a yellow card for what was later deemed as "showing a lack of respect for the game" by the PGMOL. This unexpected turn of events left many Arsenal fans frustrated, especially after another player, Leandro Trossard, was sent off for time-wasting.
But for Seaman, the whole situation was quite comical, especially because he had known Lewis-Skelly since the young player joined Arsenal's academy at the age of eight. In fact, Seaman was quite amused when Lewis-Skelly made his debut as a late sub in the match against City, as he had been training with the U18s and U23s for the past three years. To see him now playing in a Premier League match was truly incredible for Seaman.
However, it wasn't just referee Oliver who Lewis-Skelly seemed to have annoyed. After the match, young striker Erling Haaland was caught on camera confronting Lewis-Skelly and asking him, "Who the f**k are you?" This added to the already eventful day for the teenager, who was still trying to come to terms with making his professional debut.
Despite the unexpected booking, Lewis-Skelly's debut was a proud moment for Arsenal and their manager, Mikel Arteta. The 17-year-old, who can play at left-back or in midfield, had joined the club at a very young age and according to Arteta, he was ready to "step up" to the first-team. In fact, Arteta was impressed by Lewis-Skelly's attitude and personality, and believes that he and other young players in the squad will have a bright future at Arsenal.
Lewis-Skelly's booking may have caused some amusement and confusion, but it also highlighted the potential and determination of the young players at Arsenal. It was a great opportunity for them to showcase their skills and prove that they are ready to compete at the highest level. And with the support and guidance of experienced players like Seaman and Arteta, they are sure to have a successful career ahead of them.
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