Arsenal’s quest for a major silverware continues as the London club might have to settle for the runners-up spot in the Premier League for a third consecutive season.
Despite going into the season as favourites, Arsenal failed to keep up with Liverpool’s dominance. Arne Slot won his first Premier League title in his first try with the Reds and Arsenal will hope things will change next season.
Despite the disappointment, Arsenal fans will be proud of how they’ve progressed under Mikel Arteta. The club have made some quality signings as well as promote young players from the academy.
Topping the list of players who have make the breakthrough from the youth team is Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Myles LEWIS SKELLY of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025, semifinal match between Arsenal and Paris at Emirates Stadium (Photo by Hugo Pfeiffer/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
The 18-year-old academy graduate has impressed all season long at left-back, but as Lewis-Skelly recently revealed, it’s not the position he originally wanted.
During the latest episode of Pavement to Pitch, the teenager admitted he had always pictured himself as a midfielder and believed that’s where he could make his mark at Arsenal.
Nonetheless, due to his adaptability and Arteta’s tactical needs, Lewis-Skelly embraced the switch to left-back.
Lewis-Skelly who made his England debut this season stated: “Initially, I’ll be honest, I wanted to play midfield. I believe I could have played midfield, but obviously, God has other plans.
“Left-back is what I’m doing now, and just anywhere I can help.”
Lewis-Skelly joined Arsenal’s academy at age eight and quickly gained a reputation as a composed and technically gifted player.
He earned widespread praise for his fantastic performances in the 2022/23 FA Youth Cup which paved the way for his rapid rise.
He signed his first professional contract in October 2023 and made his senior debut less than a year later. So far this season, Lewis-Skelly has made 40 appearances across all competitions, scoring once and providing three assists.
Lewis-Skelly earned his first senior England cap in March, becoming the youngest-ever goalscorer on debut for the Three Lions.
He has earned praise for his performances this season from pundits and former players, including Gael Clichy, who named Skelly Arsenal’s best player.
