Watch: Lewis-Skelly mocks Haaland after scoring first Arsenal goal

Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal. Photo by Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/Sipa USA

Watch: Myles Lewis-Skelly mocks Erling Haaland after scoring first Arsenal goal

By Austen Bundy | Last updated Feb 2, 2025 2:10 PM ET

Soccer fans may remember the tense moment Manchester City star Erling Haaland told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to "stay humble" after the two teams drew 2-2 in September.

That moment enflamed both fan bases and brought the Premier League rivalry to a fever pitch.

On Sunday, the Gunners got their revenge in the form of a 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City, which included a myriad of cracker goals.

One stood out from the rest, however, when 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly — who was involved in the scuffle following Haaland's September comments — gave the Norwegian a taste of his own medicine by imitating his meditation goal celebration.

WHAT A MOMENT.

18-YEAR-OLD MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY GETS HIS FIRST GOAL FOR HIS BOYHOOD CLUB AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY.

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 2, 2025

The thrashing in North London was the largest margin of victory for Arsenal over Manchester City in 22 years, per the NBC Sports broadcast.

It's also the first time Arsenal has emerged victorious over its modern rivals since October 2023 and just the second such occasion in the Premier League since December 2015.

With the emphatic win, the Gunners move back to within six points of league-leader Liverpool as the two clubs aim to end the nearly half-decade-long dynasty established by Manchester City.

Austen Bundy

Austen Bundy is a journalist and sports junkie from the Washington, D. C. area

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