Myles Lewis-Skelly was lucky not to receive a second yellow against PSV
He was taken off minutes after making a reckless challenge while on a booking
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By ISAAN KHAN
Published: 17:30 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 17:30 EST, 7 March 2025
Mikel Arteta said he had a one-on-one meeting with Myles Lewis-Skelly on Friday to openly discuss his rashness after escaping a second yellow card in Arsenal’s 7-1 drubbing of PSV Eindhoven.
The 18-year-old was substituted just minutes after committing a reckless challenge on Richard Ledezma in the first half on Tuesday, while on a yellow card, which arguably should have seen the full back get sent off.
It’s not the first time Lewis-Skelly has flouted the line, following red cards against Wolves and West Ham — though his Wolves dismissal was overturned by the FA on appeal.
Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Manchester United tomorrow, Arteta said: ‘It was today (Friday) that I did that (speak one-on-one with Lewis-Skelly). When the dust has settled and (we can) talk openly.
‘What can we learn from that situation? How can we expose the team? What are the things that we have to try to avoid without losing his essence that your colleague was talking about?
'And that’s what we have to do – understand where that line is. Because he is a superb player.
Mikel Arteta says Myles Lewis-Skelly must learn after escaping a second yellow against PSV
Arteta moved quickly to replace the youngster even though it was still only the first half
‘I think it was quite clear that we had a liability there, with the yellow card and the next action.
‘So, it wasn't a moment to take any risk, and learn from that experience managing the game for so long, especially with how important this competition (Champions League) is. So yeah, a lesson to learn from him, for sure. We will support and help him. But the line is really thin in the sport, and he needs to understand that.’