Why did Arsenal wait so long to play Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield? Mikel Arteta mocks himself after taking ‘big risk’ in Premier League title battle
Goal | 03.05.2026 09:05
The manager shared a warm embrace with the teenager on the pitch following the final whistle, clearly delighted with how the gamble paid off. Arteta was quick to praise the youngster's mental strength during a period where he had to be patient for his chance to shine in his preferred role. When asked why it took so long to unleash the academy graduate, Arteta replied jokingly: "Because probably I don't have a clue. Maybe I should have done it earlier, I don't know."
