Arsenal fans have it all to do at the Parc des Princes next week after falling to a 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
The Gunners fell behind after just four minutes of the Champions League game at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal conceded when the in-form Ousmane Dembele curled in off the post after being set up by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Arsenal worked hard in pursuit of an equaliser but were denied by a well-drilled PSG outfit along with the impressive Gianluigi Donnarumma in between the sticks.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was one of Arsenal’s better players on the night and plenty of Gunners fans were all making the same point about the 18-year-old star.
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Arsenal fans want to see Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield
Arsenal fans were impressed by Lewis-Skelly’s efforts in the middle of the park and called for Mikel Arteta to line him up in midfield instead of left-back.
One fan wrote on X: “I would put Lewis-Skelly into midfield, push Merino up top and take Trossard off.”
Another claimed that “Lewis-Skelly even has more midfield presence than Merino”, while another similarly said “Lewis Skelly is so clear of merino in the midfield it’s ridiculous”.
The calls for Lewis-Skelly to line up in midfield kept coming, with one fan saying: “I would put Lewis-Skelly into midfield, push Merino up top and take Trossard off.”
Another supporter explained: “Lewis-Skelly should be playing 8 for Arsenal…
“That boy is balling like a proper midfielder that – can brake lines/take the ball forward – can get out of tight spaces – can take care of the ball (not clumsy) – has an eye for incisive passes. – great in front of goal.”
Another said: “Lewis-Skelly has to be the 8 for next season.”
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The impressive stats Myles Lewis-Skelly registered for Arsenal against PSG
Lewis-Skelly stood out among his teammates as they often struggled to keep hold of the ball in face of PSG’s pressing.
| Myles Lewis-Skelly stats v PSG | |
| Total tackles | 1 |
| Dribbled past | 0 |
| Ground duels (won) | 9 (7) |
| Accurate passes | 23/23 (100%) |
| Key passes | 1 |
| Big chances created | 1 |
| Dribble attempts (successful) | 1 (1) |
The 18-year-old provided the first big moment for Arsenal with his impressive challenge on Achraf Hakimi before surging forward.
Lewis-Skelly also provided a superb through-ball for a big chance for Gabriel Martinelli.
In addition, he showed plenty of drive throughout the game and won numerous fouls to help his team get forward.
Lewis-Skelly won seven of his nine ground duels, completed all 23 of the passes he attempted, and was not dribbled past once.
