{
  "id": 761216,
  "title": "Arteta coy over Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future after 'emotional' celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/arteta-coy-over-lewis-skellys-arsenal-future-after-emotional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1510593/arteta-coy-over-lewis-skellys-arsenal-future-after-emotional"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped about Myles Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal after the teenager's emotional goal celebration in a friendly match against Como. The 19-year-old, who has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea following limited Premier League starts last season, signed a long-term contract with the club last year. His emotional displays, including a heart gesture towards the fans, have fueled speculation about his future at the Emirates Stadium. However, Arteta dismissed such speculation, stating that seeing a player emotional is a positive sign, indicating that the player is attracting interest and performing well. Arteta emphasized that Lewis-Skelly is a very emotional player, a trait he displayed even during a hand gesture celebration against Manchester City last season. Despite difficulties in breaking into Arsenal's first team last season, Lewis-Skelly played crucial roles in several league wins and the Champions League semi-final second-leg against Atletico Madrid. His versatility and consistent performance throughout the pre-season have been assets for the team.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Mikel Arteta refused to confirm if Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal after the teenager’s “emotional” goal celebration in a friendly against Como.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mikel Arteta coy on Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future",
    "19-year-old linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea",
    "Arteta sees emotional displays as positive sign"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mikel Arteta's comments suggest that Myles Lewis-Skelly's emotional celebrations and consistent pre-season performance have secured his place in Arsenal's plans, at least for now.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}