Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly caught the eye with his performance against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
The left-back played a key role in the build-up to the Gunners’ second goal. He made a marauding run through midfield before setting up Gabriel Martinelli.
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Supporters on X were quick to praise Lewis-Skelly after the match, with many hailing him as one of the brightest talents to come through the Hale End Academy:
This guy is a multi talented! He can play at any position! Left back, defensive midfielder, ahhhh look at the assist to martinelli!!!
— Kagabo Eric (@ekagabo004) October 22, 2025
Since Wilshire, no Hale End man bosses it like Skelly.
— Arnold Mugogo (@arnoldmugogo) October 21, 2025
Marcelo came back in an Arsenal shirt🤞
— Kamo☠️ (@Kamo96BucsBABY) October 21, 2025
The boy is growing up to the best English leftback after Ashley Cole
— local Brewer (@DefdeFaiba) October 22, 2025
Arteta's headache
He has two different options both world best
— ManBoy 🐝 (@obee_nah) October 21, 2025
Small but mighty. Another proper baller
— GBENGA DANIEL 🪄 (@Gbdaniel001) October 21, 2025
Don’t let them forget him
— Eso (@Sakaboom26) October 21, 2025
Lewis-Skelly has given Arteta a selection headache
Up until now, manager Mikel Arteta has mostly favoured Riccardo Calafiori as his starting left-back, and the Italian international really hasn’t put a foot wrong.
That has meant Lewis-Skelly has been limited to just three starts in all competitions this season through not fault of his own.
The teenager’s display against Atletico will undoubtedly give Arteta food for thought for games going forward.
Arsenal’s strength in depth is phenomenal
One of the big reasons why the Gunners are now strong favourites for the Premier League title, as well as being fancied to go deep into the Champions League knockout rounds, is the sheer number of options at Arteta’s disposal.
Lewis-Skelly’s lack of game time is simply one example of how stacked the first-team is. There are at least two players in each position who have a strong case for starting matches.
Read more about the Arsenal First Team Squad for 2025/26 here