HUMBLE PIE
‘S***house’ Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, hits the Erling Haaland celebration after scoring first Arsenal goal vs Man City
Arsenal and City's growing bitter rivalry came through in more ways than one
ARSENAL whizkid Myles Lewis-Skelly was on wind-up duties against Manchester City.
The talented full-back did Erling Haaland's meditation celebration after putting the Gunners 3-1 up against Pep Guardiola's side at the Emirates.
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Lewis-Skelly wrapped in a two goal cushion in the 61st minute, with a great strike from his weaker foot - his first Premier League goal.
But it was the 18-year-old's celebration that had Arsenal fans talking before Mikel Arteta's men went on to inflict a brutal 5-1 defeat on City.
Lewis-Skelly hilariously mimicked City striker Haaland's meditation cele near the corner flag with his back towards the fans.
It clearly wasn't planned as his team-mates huddled around him and laughed before he stood back up again.
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Haaland's celebration involves him sitting in a meditative pose, reminiscent of the 'Lotus' pose from yoga.
In this pose, he sits on the ground with his wrists on his knees and his fingers touching his thumb, embodying calm and inner peace.
But there was no peace in this game as Gabriel reignited his feud with Haaland after celebrating in his rival's face at 1-0.
Fans were loving the needle shown by teenager Lewis-Skelly, who was only allowed to play after the FA overturned his red card from Wolves last week.
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Reacting on social media, one fan said: "Lewis-Skelly!!!!!!!!!! Quality this guy!!!! What a s***housery celebration too!"
Another said: "That is ice cold!! 🤣"
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A third added: "Lewis Skelly he's one our own. The nerve of this kid 😂."
A fourth said: "The shade is real", while another replied: "So petty. I love the trolling."
Haaland's dad Alfie hit out at the Gunners after the full-time whistle, he replied to Arsenal's official X account: "«This Team» that wins everything. Ehhhhh, not."
Lewis-Skelly and Haaland, who scored City's only goal on Sunday, came to blows at the start of the season.
The Norwegian appeared to shout "who the f*** are you" at the left-back, then 17, during a post-match in September.
Meanwhile, Lewis-Skelly was memorably booked on the sidelines before his Prem debut against Man City five months ago.
He was caught in an exchange of words and referee Michael Oliver had no hesitation in dishing out a booking in the 2-2 draw.
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During that draw at the Etihad back, Haaland netted and then celebrated John Stones’ 98th minute leveller by throwing a ball at the back of Gabriel’s head.
At the time Arteta stood up for Lewis-Skelly after the brawl, in which Haaland famously told the Spanish manager to "stay humble".
Arteta said: “He (Lewis-Skelly) is a competitor.
“You look at him, in every duel he goes, the way he reacts with his team-mates, you speak to him it’s constantly eye contact.
“He’s nudging, he’s asking questions, it’s a special character."
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And the celebrations on Sunday continued after Kai Havertz, who missed a sitter in the first-half, made it 4-1 in the 76th minute.
Ethan Nwaneri then scored a screamer with the final shot of the game and rivalled Lewis-Skelly for teenager of the night.
Arsenal player ratings vs Man City
ARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.
It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years.
Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated...
David Raya - 7/10
Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland's 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.
Jurrien Timber - 6
Didn't offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.
William Saliba - 5
Didn't have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City's equaliser - a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.
Gabriel Magalhaes - 6
Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard's goal.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - 8
Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.
His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian's 'Lotus' celebration went down a storm with fans.
Thomas Partey - 7
Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.
Martin Odegaard - 7
Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.
Declan Rice - 6
Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.
Leandro Trossard - 6
Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn't the best.
Gabriel Martinelli - 6
Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.
Kai Havertz - 6
Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.
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Ethan Nwaneri - 83 (on for Trossard) - 7
Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effort in second-half stoppage time.
Mikel Merino - 83 (on for Odegaard) - 5
Raheem Sterling - 89 (on for Kai Havertz ) - N/A
Riccardo Calafiori 89 (on for Lewis-Skelly) - N/A
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