Myles Lewis-Skelly aims for midfield role at Arsenal this season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Myles Lewis-Skelly, 19, seeks to establish himself in midfield for Arsenal this season after a strong finish last year. Initially breaking in as a left-back, he gained valuable experience while stepping up during injuries in the squad. With the potential signing of Bruno Guimaraes, a more experienced option, Lewis-Skelly's pathway to a starting role might face challenges. However, he has shown exceptional talent and could stand out given that many competitors are returning from the World Cup behind in match fitness.
- •Lewis-Skelly made 36 appearances for Arsenal last season.
- •He prefers playing in midfield, despite starting as a left-back.
- •His contract was extended for five years after a strong 2025 season.
- •Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes for £80m.
- •Competition for midfield spots may increase for Lewis-Skelly.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Is the midfield door open for Lewis-Skelly?
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis-Skelly's push to start in midfield for Arsenal
- 10:07 AMBBC Sport — Lewis-Skelly's chance to worry Arsenal's big-name midfielders
"It has never been a straightforward journey for Myles Lewis-Skelly into the Arsenal first team. The 19-year-old's development has been rapid since his breakthrough in the 2024-25 season - he took his chance when injury was rife in the Arsenal squad to become one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League. It is important to note that the Gunners are moving closer to completing the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a fee which could be up to £80m - an arrival of that quality could put a barrier in front of Lewis-Skelly's route into the first team.
"Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play in midfield.
"Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play in midfield.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:29 PMIs the midfield door open for Lewis-Skelly?
It has never been a straightforward journey for Myles Lewis-Skelly into the Arsenal first team. The 19-year-old's development has been rapid since his breakthrough in the 2024-25 season - he took his chance when injury was rife in the Arsenal squad to become one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League. It is important to note that the Gunners are moving closer to completing the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a fee which could be up to £80m - an arrival of that quality could put a barrier in front of Lewis-Skelly's route into the first team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:07 AMLewis-Skelly's push to start in midfield for Arsenal
Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play in midfield.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 10:07 AMLewis-Skelly's chance to worry Arsenal's big-name midfielders
Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play in midfield.
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