EPL: ‘He’s strong, fast, has football intelligence’ – Micah Richards names favourite Arsenal player

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has named young Arsenal player Myles Lewis-Skelly as his favorite in the team's squad. This statement came after Lewis-Skelly's impressive performance for England in their 3-0 victory over Czechia in the UEFA Nations League. The match featured a Vladimir Coufal own goal and a Harry Kane brace, sealing a dominant result for the Three Lions.

Richards praised Lewis-Skelly, noting his technical ability, strength, speed, and football intelligence, while also highlighting his youth. He recalled Lewis-Skelly's performance against Real Madrid a couple of seasons ago, which left Richards in awe. Despite Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes already occupying left-back and midfield positions respectively, Richards was convinced that Lewis-Skelly possessed capabilities that transcended a substitute role.

He emphasized that the 20-year-old Englishman is among the most exceptional young talents in his developmental stage, adding that his assessment is not an exaggeration. Although Lewis-Skelly has been the subject of transfer speculation due to potential interest from other Premier League clubs, no deal materialized during the summer window.

Arsenal returns to Premier League action against Leeds United on Saturday, currently sitting in second place in the league standings, trailing leaders Manchester City after securing four wins out of their five matches.