The 18-year-old has started the last three league games for the Gunners and he has been fantastic in each of those.

Against Ipswich , the left-back was exceptional with a passing accuracy of more than 98 percent.

The youngster also won nine ground and aerial duels. He lost possession on just four occasions.

He managed to play the entire 90 minutes against the Tractor Boys.

Speaking after the game, Rice said that Lewis-Skelly is very special and he has the potential to go right to the top.

He said: "Myles Lewis-Skelly can go to the top, this kid is just special, very special. For an 18-year-old to be that good, that comfortable, that strong."

Riccardo Calafiori was an unused substitute last night with Lewis-Skelly preferred over him in the starting line-up.

However, we could see a change on New Year's Day. Calafiori could replace the club graduate against Brentford .

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