‘Hale End takes over’ – Myles Lewis-Skelly compilation emerges after Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup win and fans think they’re ready for the future

Arsenal may have just unearthed a new gem in their famed Hale End academy.

A compilation has emerged on social media of Myles Lewis-Skelly, who turned in a superstar performance against Watford in the FA Youth Cup on Monday night.

The 16-year-old played as a lone defensive midfielder where he looked impervious in a clip which was shared on Twitter.

The video, titled ‘Hale End soon to take over the world’, has already had almost 18,000 views and has generated a lot of interest among Arsenal fans, who can’t wait to see another youth product in the first team in coming years.

Not only did Lewis-Skelly put on a masterclass defensive performance, but his dribbling and passing through the lines also caught the eye.

Arsenal then beat Watford 4-2, including two goals from another top prospect in Amario Cozier-Duberry who scored twice from the penalty spot.

It was a breakthrough year for Lewis-Skelly at youth level after flying with the Arsenal first team in Dubai in October.

Even as a 14-year-old, he was turning heads when he made his Under-18 debut – scoring against Reading after coming on as a substitute.

The wonderkid has even trained with the Barbados national team, for which he is eligible, as well as being capped for the England Under-16s.

Arsenal’s academy has been responsible for producing some of the finest gems in recent history, including Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah.

And the rest of the Premier League even benefited with Joe Willock, Alex Iwobi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Newcastle, Everton and Southampton respectively.

Lewis-Skelly could be next to roll off the production line, although at the age of 16 there are still a few years ahead of him before he makes an impact in the first team.

But with Mikel Arteta desperate to sign a defensive midfielder this summer, he could save his money by turning to Hale End.

Two offers were made for Moises Caicedo in January, the latest totaling £70million, but Brighton rejected them, while West Ham are demanding a nine-figure fee for Declan Rice this summer.

Arsenal signed Jorginho on deadline day from Chelsea for £12million instead on an 18-month deal, making it clear that the Italian is a stopgap transfer.

But by the time that deal is done, Lewis-Skelly will be approaching his 18th birthday and, if his progress continues at this rate, it may not be long before he knocks on the manager’s door.