February 5th 2025.
Theo Walcott, former Arsenal player, recently shared his thoughts on the top five young players currently shining in the Premier League. According to him, Arsenal's own rising stars, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, are definitely part of this elite group. And it's not hard to see why. The Gunners' impressive recent performances have been largely due to the energy and enthusiasm injected by these two talented players from the Hale End Academy.
During Sunday's momentous 5-1 victory against Manchester City, both Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly were on the scoresheet. Walcott, who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport, couldn't help but express his delight at seeing his former teammate, Mikel Arteta, put his trust in the club's young talents. He even went as far as comparing the current situation to the days when legendary manager Arsene Wenger used to bring in young players and give them a chance to shine.
But Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly are not the only youngsters making waves in the league this season. Walcott also mentioned Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Ipswich's Liam Delap as players who have caught his eye. He believes that Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez will soon be on Liverpool's radar as well. It's clear that Walcott is impressed by the talent and potential of these young players, and he sees great things in their future.
Speaking of Delap, Walcott couldn't help but draw comparisons to another prolific striker, Harry Kane. He praised Delap's old-school style of play and his knack for causing problems for defenders. But it's not just his skills on the pitch that have caught Walcott's attention. He also admires Delap's hardworking attitude and how he always gives his all for the team. Walcott is confident that Delap will have a successful career not just at his club, but also for his country.
Moving on to Kerkez, Walcott admits that he wouldn't have wanted to face him on the pitch. He describes Kerkez as a versatile player who can both defend and attack with pace. With Liverpool in need of a left-back, Walcott believes that Kerkez will be a valuable asset for the team in the future.
Lewis-Skelly, on the other hand, has been making headlines not just for his first goal for Arsenal, but also for his celebration. Some have criticized him for imitating Erling Haaland, but Walcott, along with former Arsenal captain William Gallas, sees nothing wrong with it. In fact, Gallas believes that Lewis-Skelly had every right to give Haaland a taste of his own medicine, especially after the Norwegian striker's disrespectful comments about him in a previous match.
Gallas, who now works for Prime Casino, was full of praise for Lewis-Skelly's performance against Manchester City. He described the young player as someone who has grown into a man on the pitch. Gallas also highlighted Lewis-Skelly's excellent defensive skills and how he was able to keep his opponent at bay. But it was his goal that made all the difference, and now everyone is talking about him.
As a former defender himself, Gallas knows the importance of not only defending well but also making an impact in attack. He believes that Lewis-Skelly is on the right path, but he also reminds him that he still has a lot to learn and improve on. Gallas also gives a word of caution, reminding the young player to stay focused and not to let the praises get to his head. Football can be a fickle world, and there will always be hungry players waiting to take your spot. But with hard work and determination, Gallas is confident that Lewis-Skelly will have a successful career ahead of him.
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