Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly Takes Subtle Dig at Erling Haaland on Instagram After Eventful Debut
Myles Lewis-Skelly, the 17-year-old Arsenal midfielder, had a memorable debut in the Premier League, and he’s not done making waves just yet. The young Gunner took to Instagram to reflect on his eventful afternoon at the Etihad Stadium, where he made his debut as a second-half substitute in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Lewis-Skelly’s debut was marked by a confrontation with Erling Haaland, who barged into Thomas Partey off the ball, prompting a heated exchange between the two players. The incident was a talking point on social media, with many calling out Haaland’s actions.
In his Instagram post, Lewis-Skelly shared a screenshot of the match, captioning it with a message of reflection and gratitude. However, it was a comment left by a fan that caught the eye of Arsenal supporters. The comment, which was liked by Lewis-Skelly himself, read: "Can’t wait for you to score the winner against City at the Emirates and run over to Haaland asking him who the f**k he is."
The comment is a clear reference to the incident between Lewis-Skelly and Haaland, and it’s clear that the young Arsenal midfielder is eager to make a name for himself in the Premier League. With his talent and determination, it’s likely that we’ll be seeing a lot more of Lewis-Skelly in the coming seasons.
Arsenal U18 manager Jack Wilshere has already spoken highly of Lewis-Skelly, praising his potential and work ethic. Wilshere recalled a moment from an FA Youth Cup semi-final against City in 2023, where Lewis-Skelly scored a header in the 120th minute to send the match to penalties. Wilshere said: "There’s something in him that I really like. He’s an under-16 at the time, so he was at school doing his GCSEs and on a hybrid training system. So to have a moment like that, in the 120th minute, when you don’t really train much, you’re still a boy and you’ve still got baby lungs, it was sensational."
Lewis-Skelly’s performance against Manchester City was marked by a yellow card for unsporting behavior, which was given to him for showing a lack of respect for the game. While the incident with Haaland was a highlight of the match, it’s clear that Lewis-Skelly is more than just a one-trick pony. He’s a talented young player with a lot to offer, and Arsenal fans will be eager to see him in action again soon.
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