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Thierry Henry Raves About Myles Lewis-Skelly After Arsenal Starlet Shines Against Manchester City
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has heaped praise on young midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly after his standout performance in the Gunners’ emphatic 5-1 demolition of Manchester City. The teenager stole the show with a man-of-the-match display, helping Arsenal send a resounding message in the title race.
It was a night of high drama and fiery exchanges, building on the tension from the reverse fixture earlier in the season. That previous meeting saw Erling Haaland dismissively ask Lewis-Skelly who he was, while also telling Mikel Arteta to “stay humble” after City’s victory. But this time, the Arsenal youngster delivered his response in emphatic fashion—by scoring his side’s fourth goal of the evening. If that wasn’t enough, Lewis-Skelly then added insult to injury by mimicking Haaland’s signature goal celebration, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Henry Hails “One of Our Own”
After the match, Arsenal icon Thierry Henry couldn’t hide his admiration for the 18-year-old sensation.
“I just love him, really. He’s one of our own. I liked the goal, but I enjoyed the celebration even more!”
Henry’s words encapsulated the pride many Arsenal fans felt watching their academy product make his mark on the biggest stage.
Arteta Praises Lewis-Skelly’s Fearlessness
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also spoke glowingly about Lewis-Skelly’s development and confidence on the pitch.
“He’s been nurtured in the academy and he feels it. He’s very good at expressing himself, which some players struggle with. He takes risks, and at his age, that’s fantastic.”
The Spaniard has been known for his willingness to integrate young players into the first team, and Lewis-Skelly’s performance was yet another testament to the club’s thriving Hale End academy.
A Night to Remember for Arsenal’s Young Guns
The sensational performance didn’t stop with Lewis-Skelly. Another academy graduate, Ethan Nwaneri, added the icing on the cake by scoring Arsenal’s fifth goal, capping off a night to remember for the Gunners.
The victory was a huge statement in the Premier League title race, moving Arsenal three points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest. However, Liverpool remain in pole position with a game in hand, ensuring that the battle for the crown remains wide open.
For Arsenal, though, this emphatic win was more than just three points—it was a glimpse into a bright future, where their young stars, led by talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly, could soon be the ones dictating the league’s biggest moments.