Myles Lewis-Skelly is proving to be one of the finest talents Arsenal has ever produced, with his bravery and determination marking him as a player destined for the top of the game.
The Gunners have been grateful to have him in their squad, particularly given the struggles of their other three left-backs, who have not been in the best shape. His presence has provided much-needed depth, and his willingness to take on challenges makes him a valuable asset.
Lewis-Skelly possesses a certain level of mastery in football’s darker arts and is not afraid to use them when necessary. However, this aggressive edge has led to increasing controversy, as he frequently finds himself in the headlines following matches. While fans admire his passion and commitment, his tendency to get involved in on-field issues is becoming a problem.
Arsenal already have a reputation for losing their discipline in key moments, with red cards proving costly throughout the season. The team’s struggles with maintaining composure in high-pressure situations have only added to their problems, and Lewis-Skelly’s issues are contributing to this ongoing concern.
The club must take action to address the problem, starting with individual discussions about discipline. Mikel Arteta needs to step in and have a serious conversation with Lewis-Skelly, as his current trajectory is not sustainable. His red cards are putting the team at a disadvantage, and if this continues, it could have significant consequences for both his development and Arsenal’s overall performance.
For Lewis-Skelly to enjoy a long and successful career at the highest level, discipline will be key. He must recognise the importance of controlling his emotions and making better decisions on the pitch. While his aggressive style can be an asset, he must learn to channel it effectively to avoid harming his team’s chances. If he can strike the right balance, he has all the tools to become a top player for Arsenal in the years to come.
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Give Lewis-Skelly a break. The kid is a natural midfielder who has courageously taken on the new role of fullback to help the squad. He will make mistakes.
Team discipline for sure is a big problem. Case in point, alarming number of red cards….Likely to be the by-product of poor training and preparations for games.
Need to pin the blame on the manager.
His first red card wasn’t a red, his second was. The fact Raya was so far off his line it gave MLS almost no option; we were struggling to score, getting two would’ve been impossible – so I understand what he had to do for the team. Don’t forget, he’ll be gutted to miss the next three games.
the kid has done NOTHING wrong
for the first red, he committed a professional foul to stop a counterattack, a foul which gets committed by non-Arsenal players at least once in every game played in the land, and which always warrants a YELLOW CARD at most – that red was an injustice AGAINST Myles
this latest one was tricky too…he was left exposed, got put in a tough spot and then GOT ELBOWED IN THE HEAD as he was challenging for the ball…VAR didn’t even bother looking at that, again they were only interested in sending an Arsenal player off
***the refs are getting revenge against Arteta for his ‘desgracia’ comment last year, that’s the reality***
MLS has been the unlucky victim
Those red cards are due to Ref bias, they can not stand strutiny. The other card was cleared, you continue holding it against him. The latest red card shows that he was fouled before he was dispossessed, he was at the centre line and was not the last defender, denying a goal scoring opportunity also looks at the distance from goal. All what is happening is deliberate targeting of the young Arsenal defender. Arsensl needs to appeal the red card, period.
Also note that the Refs are no longer protecting Arsenal players from rough tackles from opponents hence the high injury list on their side. In most cases they just ignore these tackles or just blow the whistle and no further action is taken. The same player can commit numerous fouls without a card coming out, while Arsenal players get a booking for the slightest challenges. This is what is called “dark arts” by the PGMOL.
At the same time just look at Liverpool, they commit numerous fouls on the pitch and never seem to be cautioned for their actions especially Diaz who is very aggressive but never gets cautioned. It’s not down to luck but it’s deliberate.
Pretending that everything is fine is being naive. PGMOL is conflicted. All clubs are not being treated the same. Without the Ref machinations the league table will look very different.
Just get any other Arsenal game and look at fouls committed against their team, how many were let go, how many were charged and after how many fouls were cards brought out versus what Arsenal players were getting after committing similar offences. Get the statistics. You will be surprised.
Tell your refs, PGMOL, VAR, analyst, commentators, and media personalities and writers to be reasonable.
I see that the conspiracy theorist is back in town.
Miles needs to be coached on when & when not to make tactical fouls. With this and the earlier overridden red card, he will be in every referee’s pre-match notes.
Which could lead to a similar situation as we had with Granit Xhaka.
Arteta needs to speak to Skelly! Really? He needs to speak to himself in the mirror first. What preparations do they do before the match. Raya was at fault, no mention of him. How did the midfield let the ball pass by them? No mention. Picking up the young lad to save Arteta is wrong. MLS is a future legend, has more guts and composure than 42M rated Calaufori or 30M+ Timber. Leave the lad alone, he did what was necessary. Shame on the manager and the senior players. The shining stars were Ethan and MLS (before the red).Accept we were out classed by WHU, stay humble and prepare for the next game. No point in picking names.
To suggest that MLS is “one of the finest talents Arsenal has ever produced” is, quite frankly nonesence.To suggest that he has more guts and composure than full internationals such as Calafiori and Timber is equally nonsensical The lad is a very promising midfielder who at a young age is being asked to carry out the role of an inverted full back which will at times result in him being left in a one on one situation against speedy opponents like Kudus.Unfortunately he is not quick and from time to time that will be his downfall as a defender.I like the lad and I think he could develope into a combative intelligent central midfielder, but as a left back he is unlikely to be a long term viable option imo.
The young man needs to keep his game simple, not play like he is already a super star.
There was absolute no need to try to dribble the ball past Kudus when there was enough time and space to play the ball forward to a team mate.
The coaches have a duty to correct this so the boy could realise his footballing potentials to the fullest
I think he just miscontrolled the ball. I don’t think he made a wrong decision at that point, just messed up his first touch. Once kudus got onto the ball, he had to decide whether it was necessary to take one for the team or let him get away with a very good opportunity to score. Frankly I don’t know if he was right or not – we weren’t coming back from two down, nor did we with 10 men, but I suspect a lot of senior players would have done the same as him there.
Hmmm. Thinking about it, MLS should have let kudus go and forced him to try to finish the chance, but do still think a lot of players would have chosen to take one for the team in that situation
Who writes this stuff? REALLY!!!!!
Don’t think it was necessary for MLS to make that foul and reduce us to 10 men. It’s not certain the West Ham player would have scored and even if he had would rather have 11 players on the pitch to try to get the goals back.
Not one person has mentioned that Raya was 40 yards from his goal libe (why) and if MLS new that, maybe that was why he felt he had to do what he did. Why are we having a word with MLS. When Raya and Arteta are the ones that need a word.
Goal line, not libe.
Because Raya always takes that position so as a defender he needs to have better awareness hence why he’d often caught out of position
He then decided to make a foul
He needs to know where his keeper is and read the situation
Terrible defending
Another young ‘un’ with a lot being put on him, he’s obviously an extremely good player and given responsibility to perform on the biggest stage. In my mind his latest red (actually his only legitimate red) was deserved and whether you believe it was rash or not, he took one for the team and it was deemed a red due to the unfortunate circumstances of Raya being way out of his area, which is always an accident waiting to happen.
Another player not as good as we are making out
Why is a teenage midfielder playing out of position when you have experienced left backs on the bench ?
Now is the time to play as many senior players as possible to get us through to the end of season
MLS had filled in because of injury and done a more than fantastic job. He had come on as a sub replacing one of the “experienced” players, who did look great. Saliba was sent off in similar circumstances. What experienced player should replace him?
Who didn’t not did.
He’s made numerous mistakes and gets targeted all the time
Look how many goals come from his side
It doesn’t get mentioned because we want to believe he’s better then he is
I would play a back 5 and use Zichvenko or Tierney as an attacking full back
Think that’s more dangerous than a Sterling or Merino
Then you have options on bench
Saliba has been making mistakes, and probably more than MLS.
Again mate simply not true
Starting to question if you watch things
And you understand Saliba does not play lb right ? Lol
I know you are quite intelligent but you must know what i am on about. Saliba got sent off in similar circumstances. Should he be treated the same way, it is being suggested MLS should. And this season Saliba has had a couple of shocking games. Should he be treated the same as some are singling out MLS to be treated.
No mate because your making things up or have lack of knowledge
So far In one night you said in the last 3 windows approx 25 million net spend was far off – wrong
Then Arteta said he didn’t want any loan players – made up
Now your saying Saliba has made more mistakes the MLS ?
What people with an agenda tend to do is say things thinking that others will just go along with it
So can we have the quoted from Arteta and mistakes Saliba has made more then MLS this season
And now you are twisting everything because and telling plainlies because you have no answer. I never anywhere said “Saliba has made more mistakes than MLS” I never said 25 mil was far off for the last 3 windows. And the part about Arteta not wanting any loan signings was some I read from Miguel Delaney and it was not a lie. What a loser!!!!!
Oh and TBR football wrote something similar about us not wanting a loan striker. The only liar is you.
. I never anywhere said “Saliba has made more mistakes than MLS”
My evidence – you wrote
Saliba has been making mistakes, and probably more than MLS.
I then wrote approx 25 million was spent ( net ) in last 3:windows
You wrote ……
Your way off lol
Now your saying I don’t tell the truth
So watch this …… something else you made up ?
What have I lied about
Look you are waffling as far as i am concerned. In the post above you accused me of being a liar and even now. You are saying you didn’t say, i said Saliba had made more mistakes than Saliba, well you did and i didn’t the proof is the post above. Its getting silly now. I am sticking up for MLS and i can not be doing with your BS. We will draw a line.
Just seen a post and it says Saliba probably has made more mistakes than MLS. And that is my opinion it isn’t a lie.
Due to the huge amount of extra time on the pitch, Saliba obviously would have made more mistakes than Lewis-Skelly, even he’s not perfect. How many match saving actions either of them have made is just as important.