96% – Myles Lewis-Skelly completed 45 of 47 passes tonight, the best passing accuracy (min. 25 passes) by an Arsenal teenager in a UEFA Champions League game since Johan Djourou vs Hamburger SV in September 2006 (97%), in the month Lewis-Skelly was born. Generations
Arsenal took the lead in their Champions League match against Monaco at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, creating a memorable moment for one Gunners player.
Mikel Arteta’s squad has been on a positive trajectory lately, and they entered the game knowing that a win would greatly enhance their chances of securing automatic qualification for the Champions League.
A surprise came before kick-off as the Spanish manager chose to start Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back due to ongoing injury problems, although this decision made sense considering Arteta’s recent praise for the young defender.
The 18-year-old quickly demonstrated his readiness for top-level European football, playing a crucial role in the opening goal.
Lewis-Skelly displayed impressive composure by threading a ball to Gabriel Jesus, who then set up Bukayo Saka in the Monaco box to make it 1-0.
This moment would have been a dream for the young defender, further exciting Arsenal fans about his potential as a full-back.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has a big future at Arsenal
Myles Lewis-Skelly in action for Arsenal. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Lewis-Skelly has already featured in the Champions League for Arsenal this season having come off the bench against PSG and Shakhtar Donetsk, but starting in the competition brings a different level of pressure.
The youngster impressed during the first half of the Gunners’ clash with Monaco and his performance may lead to Arteta trusting him more over the coming weeks.
Injuries have always provided youngsters with a chance to showcase their talent and often it results in the player cementing their place in the team.
Lewis-Skelly is a very exciting star and if the full-back doesn’t become a regular starter during the current campaign, it won’t be long before the left-back is lining up consistently at the Emirates Stadium.
