Arteta on Lewis-Skelly's left-back journey

Mikel Arteta has been speaking about the progress academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has made this season.

The 18-year-old is having a breakthrough campaign and shone during the 2-1 win over Tottenham at Emirates Stadium.

Lewis-Skelly is naturally a central midfielder but has been impressing at left-back for the Gunners.

"The moment that I saw him the only thing that I could think was to change his position," said Arteta.

"I spoke to him and said this is where you're going to have a chance.

"It fits a lot his quality and the way we play because we had necessities in the position and we started to work on that. He bought into it strength away with the personality that he has."

Arteta went on to speak about the challenges Lewis-Skelly has had to face when learning the role of a full-back.

"Adapting to the role is not only the defensive part," he said.

"You're facing wingers a lot of time in that position and you're part of the defensive line.

"All the attacking process on top of that. It's quite a lot. He's dealing with it in a great way. Physically, he has matured a lot in the past year."