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Fans can’t get enough of Arsenal star Lewis-Skelly’s ‘wholesome’ interview about his grandma after win over Tottenham
FANS have loved Myles Lewis-Skelly’s “wholesome” interview after the North London derby. The youngster impressed in the defence as Arsenal beat arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates. Optus SportsMyles Lewis-Skelly gave a ‘wholesome’ interview after Arsenal beat Spurs[/caption] PAThe Arsenal star has impressed this season[/caption] Son Heung-min gave the visitors the lead before the Gunners fired back with an own-goal from Dominic Solanke and Leandro Trossard. Lewis-Skelly, 18, spoke after the game and revealed his family and friends were watching on. He admitted that he had to “put on a show” for his grandma and that he did not want to look “soft” in front of her. He told Optus Sports: “My mum, my grandma, my friends (were at the game). “And I had to put on a show for my grandma to make sure that I did not look soft in front of her. “I had to make sure I was winning my tackles for her, and hopefully, she is proud of me. “The match was amazing, and everything that lived up to my dreams. “I couldn’t believe it. I just had to take in every moment and every second. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS “Honestly, it was amazing, and it is moments like this that we live for.” Fans have reacted to the interview Lewis-Skelly gave to club legend Ian Wright on social media. Many hailed the youngster for being so “wholesome” and predicted big things in his future. One posted: “This is so wholesome.” A second wrote: “He gets it.” A third commented: “You are a million dollars and more baby.” A fourth said: “I absolutely ADORE this kid.” Another added: “Doing it for his mum and his grandma. Definitely made them proud! Future captain and legend.” Supporters are not the only ones with high expectations of the teenager. Declan Rice hinted that the England set-up “think highly” of the midfielder and suggested he could be handed his debut soon. Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham By Dan King ARSENAL came from behind to defeat Tottenham 2-1 in the North London derby. Son Heung-Min had given the visitors the lead in the 25th minute against the run of play. But as they have done so often, the Gunners scored from a corner as Gabriel Magalhaes‘ header was bundled in as an own goal by Dominic Solanke. Leandro Trossard then put the home side ahead on the stroke of half-time with an fine finish. Here’s how the players rated… David Raya – 6Spectator until kept out Kulusevski shot midway through first half, then beaten by deflection for Son goal. Didn’t make a save in second half. Jurrien Timber – 6Solid enough defensively to keep Son Heung-Min mostly quiet but less sure of himself going forward, wasting good chances to cross. William Saliba – 6Untroubled until Son’s shot went in off him. Started second half hesitantly but kept his concentration to minimise Tottenham openings. Gabriel Magalhaes – 8Brilliant interception to deny Solanke then decisive at other end to force equaliser. Excellent against Solanke twice more in calm and steadfast second half. Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8Fine pass to play in Sterling set tone for excellent, mature, all-round display from second youngest Arsenal player to start a North London derby. Thomas Partey – 7Strong presence who won the ball back well, not least ahead of Arsenal’s second goal. But sometimes looked vulnerable to Spurs’ pace on break. Declan Rice – 7Covered lots of ground and finally found a good set-piece delivery to create equaliser. Still not quite at his best, but much closer. Raheem Sterling – 5Saw plenty of ball, but with little end product, including golden chances at start of both halves. Curiously reluctant to take on his man. Deservedly hooked. Martin Odegaard – 6Prompted and probed without finding killer pass but released Trossard for second goal. Missed chance to make it 3-1, fewer signs of return to form than Rice. Leandro Trossard – 6Frustrated home fans with lack of killer instinct and poor decisions until he fired Arsenal in front. Did little after break to merit staying on for so long. Kai Havertz – 4Barely involved first half apart from nicking ball off Spurs keeper Kinsky. Headed wide from close range early in second. Nothing coming off for him. SUBS Gabriel Martinelli (for Sterling, 61) – 5Slow to get up to speed and contributed little apart from one penetrating run into the box and a blocked shot. Kieran Tierney (for Trossard, 77) – 6Brought on to shore things up and did it well enough. Oleksandr Zinchenko (for Lewis-Skelly, 87) – 6Useful legs for dying minutes, almost created chance. Mikel Merino (for Rice, 87) – 6Good booking to stop Solanke getting away in stoppage time.
FANS have loved Myles Lewis-Skelly’s “wholesome” interview after the North London derby.
The youngster impressed in the defence as Arsenal beat arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates.
Son Heung-min gave the visitors the lead before the Gunners fired back with an own-goal from Dominic Solanke and Leandro Trossard.
Lewis-Skelly, 18, spoke after the game and revealed his family and friends were watching on.
He admitted that he had to “put on a show” for his grandma and that he did not want to look “soft” in front of her.
He told Optus Sports: “My mum, my grandma, my friends (were at the game).
“And I had to put on a show for my grandma to make sure that I did not look soft in front of her.
“I had to make sure I was winning my tackles for her, and hopefully, she is proud of me.
“The match was amazing, and everything that lived up to my dreams.
“I couldn’t believe it. I just had to take in every moment and every second.
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“Honestly, it was amazing, and it is moments like this that we live for.”
Fans have reacted to the interview Lewis-Skelly gave to club legend Ian Wright on social media.
Many hailed the youngster for being so “wholesome” and predicted big things in his future.
One posted: “This is so wholesome.”
A second wrote: “He gets it.”
A third commented: “You are a million dollars and more baby.”
A fourth said: “I absolutely ADORE this kid.”
Another added: “Doing it for his mum and his grandma. Definitely made them proud! Future captain and legend.”
Supporters are not the only ones with high expectations of the teenager.
Declan Rice hinted that the England set-up “think highly” of the midfielder and suggested he could be handed his debut soon.
Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham
By Dan King
ARSENAL came from behind to defeat Tottenham 2-1 in the North London derby.
Son Heung-Min had given the visitors the lead in the 25th minute against the run of play.
But as they have done so often, the Gunners scored from a corner as Gabriel Magalhaes‘ header was bundled in as an own goal by Dominic Solanke.
Leandro Trossard then put the home side ahead on the stroke of half-time with an fine finish.
Here’s how the players rated…
David Raya – 6
Spectator until kept out Kulusevski shot midway through first half, then beaten by deflection for Son goal. Didn’t make a save in second half.
Jurrien Timber – 6
Solid enough defensively to keep Son Heung-Min mostly quiet but less sure of himself going forward, wasting good chances to cross.
William Saliba – 6
Untroubled until Son’s shot went in off him. Started second half hesitantly but kept his concentration to minimise Tottenham openings.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 8
Brilliant interception to deny Solanke then decisive at other end to force equaliser. Excellent against Solanke twice more in calm and steadfast second half.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8
Fine pass to play in Sterling set tone for excellent, mature, all-round display from second youngest Arsenal player to start a North London derby.
Thomas Partey – 7
Strong presence who won the ball back well, not least ahead of Arsenal’s second goal. But sometimes looked vulnerable to Spurs’ pace on break.
Declan Rice – 7
Covered lots of ground and finally found a good set-piece delivery to create equaliser. Still not quite at his best, but much closer.
Raheem Sterling – 5
Saw plenty of ball, but with little end product, including golden chances at start of both halves. Curiously reluctant to take on his man. Deservedly hooked.
Martin Odegaard – 6
Prompted and probed without finding killer pass but released Trossard for second goal. Missed chance to make it 3-1, fewer signs of return to form than Rice.
Leandro Trossard – 6
Frustrated home fans with lack of killer instinct and poor decisions until he fired Arsenal in front. Did little after break to merit staying on for so long.
Kai Havertz – 4
Barely involved first half apart from nicking ball off Spurs keeper Kinsky. Headed wide from close range early in second. Nothing coming off for him.
SUBS
Gabriel Martinelli (for Sterling, 61) – 5
Slow to get up to speed and contributed little apart from one penetrating run into the box and a blocked shot.
Kieran Tierney (for Trossard, 77) – 6
Brought on to shore things up and did it well enough.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (for Lewis-Skelly, 87) – 6
Useful legs for dying minutes, almost created chance.
Mikel Merino (for Rice, 87) – 6
Good booking to stop Solanke getting away in stoppage time.
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