Arsenal gem’s perfect cameo puts pressure on Arteta before Liverpool clash

Myles Lewis-Skelly is too good to be left on the bench; his last two cameos have made that abundantly clear.

A regular figure in Arsenal’s back four last season, Lewis-Skelly earned praise from Gabriel Magalhães, who admitted he felt confident with the youngster at left back. Yet two games into the new campaign, the teenager has not been handed a starting spot.

Calafiori preferred over Lewis-Skelly

Riccardo Calafiori has been chosen ahead of him. While the Italian has not performed poorly, the Hale End graduate has not surrendered his place quietly. Even with limited opportunities, he continues to impress.

With all eyes on Max Dowman, Lewis-Skelly’s performance may have slipped under the radar, but he stood out in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds after coming on in the 64th minute.

Inverting into midfield as he often does, the young Gunner was calm and composed in possession, helping Arsenal dominate the ball and control the game against the Premier League newcomers. He won duels, distributed with precision, and reminded fans of the pass-master potential he possesses.

His standout display is best appreciated through the numbers:

Lewis-Skelly vs Leeds

• Minutes played: 27

• Ground duels won: 4/5 (80%)

• Tackles won: 1/1 (100%)

• Accurate passes: 21/21 (100%)

• Successful dribbles: 2/2 (100%)

• Touches: 28

• Fouls won: 1

• Recoveries: 2