Jamie Carragher questions Arsenal transfer decision after Community Shield win over Manchester City

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| Deputy Sports Editor Published August 16, 2026 4:56pm Updated August 16, 2026 4:56pm Liverpool legend and ex-England defender Jamie Carragher (Picture: Getty) Jamie Carragher questioned why Arsenal were considering selling Myles Lewis-Skelly after he helped the Gunners thrash Manchester City in the Community Shield. Lewis-Skelly broke into Arsenal’s team as a central midfielder towards the end of last season, helping the Gunners get over the line in the title race and reach the Champions League final.

Myles Lewis-Skelly in action against Man City (Picture: Shutterstock) Carragher was impressed by Lewis-Skelly’s display and questioned Arsenal’s transfer stance on the academy graduate. Arsenal thumped Premier League rivals Man City (Picture: Getty) Writing on social media, Carragher said: ‘MLS role in that Arsenal goal!

Meanwhile, Lewis-Skelly earned praise from Scottish football legend Ally McCoist as well as former Liverpool and England defender Carragher. ‘I think he’s been outstanding, I really do,’ said McCoist, speaking on TNT Sports commentary. ‘I think he’s been terrific.’ After a promising Community Shield win, Arsenal kick-start their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.