Positives & negatives from Arsenal's 2-1 North London Derby win

Gabriel Magalhaes, Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard all feature in the positive and negatives from Arsenal's 2-1 derby win over Spurs.

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

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Myles Lewis-Skelly wasn't awed by the derby. | Marc Atkins/GettyImages

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.

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.


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