Arteta Throws Down Gauntlet to Dropped Arsenal Star: ‘Show the Level’

Arteta throws down gauntlet to dropped Arsenal star: ‘Show the level’

Myles Lewis-Skelly facing fight to win back place in the team as left-back prepares to make first Arsenal start of the season

Arteta: Lewis-Skelly Needs to “Make My Decision Harder” at Arsenal

Myles Lewis-Skelly has been on the periphery of the Arsenal starting XI this campaign, and Mikel Arteta has hinted at what he should do to get back into the line-up. The youngster has started every game on the bench so far and has been largely kept out of the squad due to the brilliance of Riccardo Calafiori.The Italian has made the left full-back position his own after a string of impressive performances during the early stages of the campaign.…

Arteta on benching Lewis-Skelly and handling Dowman's development

It was confirmed last night that Myles Lewis-Skelly finished 9th in the race for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to Europe’s best under-21 player. It’s a timely reminder of the talent Arsenal have on their books and a confidence boost for the 18-year-old, who has yet to start any of the Gunners’ six games this season. Having burst onto the scene at the turn of the year, Lewis-Skelly made the left-back spot his own in the run-in, enhancing his reputatio…