Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly Sets Champions League Records Amid PSG Loss

Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain was historic for the club's rising stars, as Myles Lewis-Skelly became both the youngest Englishman and the youngest Premier League player to feature in a Champions League semi-final at 18 years and 215 days. His record was quickly surpassed when teammate Ethan Nwaneri entered the match at just 18 years and 39 days, highlighting Arsenal's commitment to youth development. Despite these milestones, Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat with Ousmane Dembélé scoring early for PSG, underscoring the challenging environment the young players faced. Lewis-Skelly's rapid ascent also includes a senior England debut, where he became the youngest player to score on his debut for the national team. The back-to-back record-setting appearances signal a promising future for Arsenal's academy products, though their achievements were tempered by the team's inability to secure a favorable result. The match has sparked optimism about the next generation’s potential impact, even as Arsenal faces a tough task in the second leg to keep their Champions League hopes alive.