Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'

TL;DR

Myles Lewis-Skelly emphasizes that Arsenal must remain focused to secure their first Premier League title in over 20 years after a 1-0 win against West Ham. The Gunners are five points ahead of Manchester City with two matches left to play.

Key points

Arsenal won 1-0 against West Ham
Myles Lewis-Skelly highlights the need for focus
Arsenal leads Manchester City by five points
Two matches left in the Premier League
Lewis-Skelly returned to the starting lineup

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Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly (R) tackles West Ham's Tomas Soucek (L) during the Gunners' 1-0 Premier League win at the London Stadium (Adrian Dennis) (Adrian Dennis/AFP/AFP) Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier League title in more than 20 years. The Gunners moved closer to being crowned champions of England for the first time since 2004 following a 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday but only after the hosts had a stoppage-time equaliser ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. Victory left leaders Arsenal five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with two games to play -- at home to already-relegated Burnley and away to Crystal Palace before the Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30. "We have to stay humble," said teenage rising star Lewis-Skelly, now back in Arsenal's starting line-up after spending much of the season on the sidelines. "(The dressing room is) just joy, excitement, fulfilment -- everything you can describe," he explained. "We are buzzing, but we know that the job is not done. "We have got two more (domestic) 'finals' (against Burnley and Palace) left now, and we have to take each game as it comes. The next one is Burnley -- and then we go on from there. "As players, as a fan myself, it's easy to think about what could be. But, it is important that we stay in the moment. We have to stay on it." Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season but struggled to secure a place in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's side until he was given a chance against earlier this month and he has started every game since. "It was tough initially," he said. "But, for me, I pride myself on having mental strength. Sport is not one pathway, because there are ups and downs. And it's how you bounce back from that, and how you are in those moments when you face adversity. That is what defines you. "I spoke with my family and friends. I just told them, 'I don't want to hear all the noise that is coming from social media. Let me stay in this moment, let me continue to face this adversity and let me come out the other side of it'." "He (Arteta) told me, 'You are going to play in midfield, so go for it'. So, that is what I did. And I had to be bold and play with courage, because that is what this league demands," he added. jdg/iwd

Q&A

What does Myles Lewis-Skelly say about Arsenal's title chances?

Myles Lewis-Skelly states that Arsenal knows the job is not done and they must stay humble to secure the Premier League title.

How many points clear is Arsenal at the top of the Premier League?

Arsenal is currently five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Who are Arsenal's remaining opponents in the Premier League?

Arsenal's remaining opponents are Burnley and Crystal Palace.