Myles Lewis-Skelly becomes double record-breaker in Arsenal Champions League semi-final clash vs PSG

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The records keep coming for Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly during his breakthrough season.

Lewis-Skelly made history against Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the youngest Englishman and youngest Premier League player to feature in a Champions League semi-final. 

Ethan Nwaneri then came on to steal the record from his teammate, as Mikel Arteta continues to show growing trust in the pair.

For Lewis-Skelly in particular, it’s been a statement first season of senior action, as the teenager is passing tests against remarkable opponents with flying colours.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly breaks two Champions League records 

Lewis-Skelly has blown his Arsenal teammates away throughout the campaign, with the 18-year-old consistently producing untouchable form.

In a lacklustre team performance against PSG, the England international stood out above the rest, continuing to strengthen his position in Arteta’s starting XI.

After an impressive display in the Champions League semi-final first leg, the Hale End graduate’s stellar first season continued, becoming a history maker without even kicking a ball in the second leg.

As Lewis-Skelly was named in Arteta’s starting lineup at the Parc des Princes, the Arsenal manager set the teen up to break two Champions League records. 

At 18 years and 223 days old, Lewis-Skelly became the youngest English player, and the youngest player for an English club to start in both legs of a Champions League semi-final.

The teenager also became the fifth-youngest player to start both legs in the final four, demonstrating the trust that Arteta has in the academy product. 

Lewis-Skelly up with the best in the 2024/25 Champions League

Arteta loves Lewis-Skelly, praising the versatile defender whenever asked about his progress throughout the season. 

Being appreciated at the club you represent is one thing, but proving that you’re one of the highest-regarded players in Europe’s elite competition is another.

The numbers from the 2024/25 Champions League reveal that Lewis-Skelly is one of the top-performing fullbacks in the tournament.

It’s no wonder that Arteta has so much trust in the 2006-born superstar, who is rubbing shoulders with the very best in his debut campaign for the first team.