Myles Lewis-Skelly warns ‘the job is not done’ in Arsenal title pursuit after dramatic win at West Ham
Arsenal closed in on their first league title since 2004 by beating West Ham 1-0 on Sunday
Myles Lewis-Skelly has issued a stark reminder that Arsenal ’s "job is not done" as the club intensifies its pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004. The young midfielder’s comments underscore the high stakes as the Gunners approach their final two league fixtures. Arsenal took a significant step in the title race with a controversial 1-0 victory against West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, a match where the hosts had a stoppage-time equaliser disallowed by VAR.
This contentious decision keeps the league crown within Arsenal’s grasp, ahead of next Monday’s home fixture against already-relegated Burnley, followed by a final-day trip to Conference League finalists Crystal Palace. Securing wins in both matches would allow Arsenal to fend off Manchester City’s challenge and provide an ideal platform for their Champions League final against PSG on 30 May. Arsenal moved one step closer to winning the title by beating West Ham on Sunday (PA Wire) Lewis-Skelly, who has fought his way back into Mikel Arteta’s starting XI after spending much of the season on the fringes, reflected on the team’s current mindset.
"We have to stay humble," he stated. "The dressing room is just joy, excitement, fulfilment – everything you can describe. We are buzzing, but we know that the job is not done.
“We have got two more finals left now, and we have to take each game as it comes. The next one is Burnley – and then we go on from there. " He added: "As players, as a fan myself, it’s easy to think about what could be.