"I feel like a million dollars. I had to put on a show for my grandma." Myles Lewis-Skelly's pure joy and huge, infectious smile after he won his first north London derby captured the feeling around the 18-year-old's breakthrough season for Arsenal.

Arsenal star Declan Rice hailed Myles Lewis-Skelly ’s performance in Wednesday’s north London by comparing the teenager to former Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele. Lewis-Skelly put in a brilliant display during Arsenal’s win over Spurs, which moved the Gunners to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly said he was determined to impress on his north London derby debut because he did not want to "look soft" in front of his grandmother.

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Skelly. The 18-year-old has gone from academy prospect to first team regular this season and was a candidate for man of the match in the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Wednesday. Starting at left-back, the Hale Ender was composed on the ball and aggressive without it as he nullified Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson during his 87 minutes on the pitch.