Positive #3: Myles Lewis-Skelly handled the occasion superbly

Arsenal have something truly special in Lewis-Skelly, an academy graduate who is fast becoming a mainstay in the best starting XI. He's earning the status thanks to brazen confidence and unflappable composure.
The latter trait served Lewis-Skelly well during the big occasion of a local derby. He wasn't shaken by the intensity, despite receiving a late yellow card.
Yes, he shushed the away fans, and that's funny coz it's Spurs, but Lewis-Skelly has to be taken seriously as an enterprising left-back. He was aggressive, efficient and progressive during an active performance that yielded impressive numbers in both phases of the game, per Squawka Live.
Myles Lewis-Skelly's game by numbers vs. Tottenham:
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 15, 2025
46 touches
30/32 passes completed
6x possession won
6 final third entries
4/5 duels won
4 tackles
2 clearances
0x dribbled past
Incredible from the 18-year-old. 👏 pic.twitter.com/eVpZwmAo1y
Lewis-Skelly can save Arsenal a fortune as the club's next stellar find from the youth ranks. One who should eventually mature into a vital central midfield role.