Myles Lewis-Skelly Copies Erling Haaland’s Celebration After Scoring First Senior Goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 Victory Over Manchester City

Lewis-Skelly copied Erling Haaland’s signature meditation celebration after scoring his first senior goal in Arsenal’s commanding 5-1 victory over Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on February 2, 2025.

The 18-year-old midfielder extended Arsenal’s lead to 3-1 in the 65th minute, emulating Haaland’s iconic pose in a moment that caught the attention of fans and pundits alike. The celebration came after a dominant performance from the Gunners, who had initially taken the lead through Martin Ødegaard’s goal in the 2nd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Manuel Akanji.

Haaland equalized for City in the 55th minute with a powerful header, but Arsenal quickly regained their advantage. Thomas Partey scored a long-range strike in the 57th minute, and Kai Havertz added a fourth goal in the 78th minute. Ethan Nwaneri sealed the win with a composed finish in stoppage time.

The match saw heightened tensions between the two sides, with Gabriel Magalhães confronting Haaland after Ødegaard’s opener. Arsenal’s comprehensive victory narrowed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points, while Manchester City remained in fourth place.