Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta coaches Monaco. (Photo by Sean Botterill/Getty Images)
Arsenal took the lead in their Champions League clash with Monaco at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, and the goal was a dream moment for the Arsenal star.
Mikel Arteta's side have improved their results in recent weeks and went into their match with the French club knowing that a win would put them in a great position to finish in the automatic Champions League qualification places.
There was a bit of a surprise before kick-off as the Spanish coach opted to play Miles Lewis Skelly at left-back. Arsenal continue to deal with injury problemsalthough it should not be given Arteta praised the left-back's recent actions.
It didn't take long for the 18-year-old to show he was ready to play at the highest level in Europe as the youngster played a big role in the match's opening goal.
Lewis Skelly showed some impressive composure before playing a through ball into the path of Gabriel Jesus, who would find Bukayo Saka in the Monaco penalty area to score the second goal. The English winger made it 1-0.
This moment was a dream for the defender and will make Arsenal fans even more excited about the full-back's potential.
Bukayo Saka with an easy finish after a wonderful pass from Gabriel Jesus???
Some stunning play from Miles Lewis Skelly on his first Champions League match?
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Arsenal scores its first goal from open play in 268 minutes.
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Myles Lewis Skelly has a big future at Arsenal
Lewis Skelly has already featured in the Champions League for Arsenal this season after coming on as a substitute against Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk, but starting in the competition brings a different level of pressure.
The youngster impressed during the first half of the Gunners' match with Monaco and his performance could lead to Arteta trusting him even more over the coming weeks.
Injuries have always provided youngsters with an opportunity to showcase their talents and often cement a player's place in the team.
Lewis Skelly is a hugely exciting star and if the full-back doesn't become a starter this season, it won't be long before the left-back is a regular presence at Emirates Stadium.
