18-year-old Arsenal youngster makes Bukayo Saka look slow during pre-season training session

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Arsenal are set to face AC Milan in Singapore in the opening game of their pre-season tour.

Mikel Arteta has named a 30-man squad to fly over to Asia in order to step up preparations for the new season.

Ethan Nwaneri has impressed Arsenal fans with his physique upon return to training, whilst new signing Martin Zubimendi has also caught the eye of the coaching staff.

Arsenal have dropped a number of training pictures and videos and in one clip, a Hale End graduate has just made Bukayo Saka look slow during a training game.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly embarrasses Bukayo Saka for pace in Arsenal training session

With the first game of pre-season on the horizon, the Gunners have been ramping up their efforts in training in order to gain that match sharpness.

During a recent training video posted by the club, it is noticeable that Myles Lewis-Skelly was seen to burst past Saka during a counter attack – demonstrating the 18-year-old’s lightning speed.

Saka, as we know, is no slouch and often breezes past defenders with his speed. However, Lewis-Skelly left him trailing in this race and it is a trait that will excite supporters even further over the impact he can have this campaign.

Lewis-Skelly signed a new contract at the club securing his long-term future and will head into his first full season with the first-team full of confidence.

Lightning speed would not be something fans would associate with his game so far but it has just been proven that Lewis-Skelly has it in his locker when needed.

How Arsenal can use Lewis-Skelly’s speed more effectively

Lewis-Skelly impressed the footballing world last season with his composure on the ball in tight spaces and his ability in a one v one defensive situation.

His performances against Real Madrid were particularly memorable, however his speed can also bring a new dimension to Arsenal’s attacking plans.

Gabriel Martinelli is a player that thrives with the right partnerships around him, his best season came when Kieran Tierney was constantly overlapping him to enable more space for the Brazilian to roam.

Lewis-Skelly has begun his Arsenal career by inverting into midfield and being part of the build-up through midfield.

Arteta should now look at phases of the game where the 18-year-old can use his pace and get beyond Martinelli. It would give the opposition defences something else to think about.