This week, Myles Lewis-Skelly gave Sky Sports an exclusive interview in which he answered questions based on the initials of his name, "MLS (Myles Lewis-Skelly)".

Thanks for your time. Teammates and all the fans call you MLS (Myles Lewis-Skelly). I've prepared a special interview where every question begins with the three letters M-L-S.

Fantastic.

Magnificent League Start. The team has made a strong start across all competitions. You must be highly motivated?

That's right, this is only the beginning. Our goal is to accumulate as many points as possible and progress steadily in all competitions. We've achieved that, but in football it's not about how brilliant the start is, it's about how it finishes. We remind each other of that constantly as a team. The entire squad must maintain a high competitive standard every single day, and that's always our objective.

Mikel's Likely Starter. You've started every Premier League match this season. How does it feel to be a regular in the starting lineup with so much talent in the squad?

It feels truly wonderful, and of course that's all down to consistent effort, day in and day out. Ultimately, I can only give my best every day. The team has a couple of unwavering principles: work hard, be a good teammate. As long as I'm doing those things and controlling what I can control, I have a clear conscience.

But a starting place is never guaranteed, especially with another MLS – Massively Loaded Squad, particularly in midfield where we now have incredible strength.

That's a good thing. When you're champions, both the team and individual players must strive for improvement. Expanding and enhancing our current squad is undoubtedly a major advantage for us. We carry external expectations, but that's fine – we're ready for it.

With Guimaraes also joining the team, the competition for your starting spot has intensified even more. Do you enjoy this challenge with so many competitors in midfield?

Having so many top players in the team drives everyone to improve their performance, and that's exactly how it should be. With high-quality teammates, everyone raises their game, and training intensity increases as well, which is definitely beneficial.

Mostly Left Side. Another MLS. You initially broke into the first team as a left-back, then lost your place in that position before eventually returning to central midfield. How was that period when you gave everything but had limited opportunities?

That was a difficult time. A professional career is never smooth, especially at a club like Arsenal where everyone wants to play but minutes are never guaranteed. During that time, I had to understand myself, figure out what I could bring to the team, and refine my fundamentals. Now I'm very grateful to have earned the trust of the manager and the entire team.

What was your reaction when Arteta told you he was moving you back to your familiar central midfield position? Were you looking forward to the challenge?

It wasn't decided in a single conversation or moment. The atmosphere in our team is such that we're always prepared for upcoming challenges. There was no dramatic turning point; it was a long accumulation that ultimately led to this outcome.

Mentally Lots of Strength. I've heard from various sources that your willpower and commitment are exemplary among young players, even though you're not yet an adult and will turn 20 in about a week. Are you aware of this, and have you deliberately worked on it?

That quality comes from my parents' upbringing and the people around me. I'm surrounded by many strong-willed personalities, and I'm grateful for that. Mindset is like a muscle; it must be deliberately trained. For me, mental strength is just as important as physical strength, perhaps even more so. Only with a strong inner foundation can you remain composed in all situations.

Speaking of Arsenal's talented young players, Max Dowman is another academy graduate who's stepped up to the first team like you. Will you help guide him through all the external attention?

Of course, Dowman is receptive to advice and guidance. As long as a player is willing to listen, I'm happy to help. Beyond football, he has a great character and is a wonderful person. I enjoy helping him, and I already am.

Media Lots Said. There was talk you could leave this summer, but you stayed and committed fully to the club. The fans love you too. I witnessed it myself in Naples – you sang with the supporters, and they chanted: "Myles, sing a song! Myles, sing a song!" Then you led the chant: "We know who we are – Champions of England, we know who we are." Does this show the bond between you and the fans? The social media reaction to you has been almost entirely positive.

That's true, I'm a fan myself as well. The emotions in that moment were incredibly genuine – I wanted to bring joy to the fans. At that time, supporters were restricted to the stands and couldn't move freely, so why not sing together?

As for social media, I don't pay much attention to it myself. The external noise doesn't affect me much. I trust my mum and my team; they're like an extension of me. In how we treat people and communicate with the outside world, we try to do our best. We always believe it's important to be good people before we're footballers – that's a principle we really value.

As a player who came through the academy, this bond between you and the fans doesn't need to be deliberately cultivated – it forms naturally, doesn't it?

Exactly. That kind of emotion can't be faked. The years spent in the youth academy, progressing step by step to where I am now, playing in front of them – that bond runs deep and is incredibly valuable.

Übersetzt von KI.

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