Following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City, Myles Lewis-Skelly took a covert jab at Erling Haaland on Instagram.
Lewis-Skelly made his Premier League debut as a second-half substitute at the Etihad Stadium, capping off an exciting afternoon.
Just minutes before making his Premier League debut, he was booked for rushing behind the goal to give goalkeeper David Raya tactical instructions. This made him the first player in Premier League history to “achieve” the feat.
The 17-year-old was cautioned for ‘a lack of respect for the game,’ which is included under the Laws of the Game’s ‘unsporting behaviour’ section, PGMOL subsequently revealed.
Near the end of regulation time, Lewis-Skelly challenged Haland for shoving Thomas Partey off the ball, which resulted in another flashpoint.
After the game, Lewis-Skelly took to Instagram to share his reflections on his debut and the progress he has made since enlisting in the Arsenal academy at the age of nine.
However, what drew Gunners supporters’ attention was what was written in the comments area.
One of the replies to his post read: “Can’t wait for you to score the winner against City at the Emirates and run over to Haaland asking him who the —- he is.”
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The youthful midfield player for Arsenal, who hopes to be playing frequently by the time of the rematch in February, found the comment amusing.
Lewis-Skelly has received a lot of praise from Arsenal U18 boss Jack Wilshere, who has spoken highly of the 16-year-old’s performance versus City in the FA Youth Cup semifinal in 2023.
He gave an explanation, saying, “Myles Lewis-Skelly’s header in the Youth Cup semi-final is one moment that really stands out for me.”
“Being an under-16 [at the time], he was enrolled in a hybrid training program while completing his GCSEs at school.
Thus, it was amazing to have a moment like that in the 120th minute when you don’t really train much, you’re still a lad, and your lungs are still baby-like. I find something quite endearing about him.”