Arsenal will treat their last two Premier League matches as finals, according to Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the Gunners aim to secure their first league title since 2004. The north London side are two wins away from lifting the trophy, following a deeply controversial 1-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.
Title Race in Arsenal's Hands
The contentious win, which saw a stoppage-time West Ham equaliser ruled out by VAR, keeps the title race in Arsenal's control. Mikel Arteta's men now face already-relegated Burnley at home and a final-day trip to Conference League finalists Crystal Palace. Winning both matches would see off Manchester City's challenge and provide a perfect platform for the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
Lewis-Skelly: 'Job Not Done'
Teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has fought his way back into the starting line-up after spending much of the season on the fringes, emphasised the need for focus. “We have to stay humble,” he said. “The dressing room is filled with joy, excitement, fulfilment – everything you can describe. But we know the job is not done. We have two more finals left now, and we have to take each game as it comes.”
Lewis-Skelly added: “As a player and a fan myself, it’s easy to think about what could be. But it’s important that we stay in the moment. We have to stay on it.”
From Fringe Player to Key Contributor
The 19-year-old Englishman had a breakthrough campaign last season but was largely deemed surplus to requirements at left-back this term, with Riccardo Calafiori and loan signing Piero Hincapie preferred. However, Lewis-Skelly was handed an opportunity in midfield against Fulham earlier this month and has started every game since. Reflecting on his time out of the team, he said: “It was tough initially. But I pride myself on mental strength. Sport is not a straight path; there are ups and downs. How you bounce back from adversity defines you.”
He added: “I spoke with my family and told them I didn’t want to hear the noise from social media. I wanted to stay in the moment, face adversity, and come out the other side. Arteta told me I would play in midfield, so I went for it. I had to be bold and play with courage, because that’s what this league demands.”
Commitment to Arsenal
Lewis-Skelly’s absence from the team raised questions about his long-term future, with suggestions he could be sold this summer despite signing a new contract through to 2030 last year. Asked if he is fully committed to Arsenal, the Hale End Academy graduate replied: “I am focused on the games we have coming up – and bringing this club back to glory.”
