Arsenal fans beg Mikel Arteta to ‘free’ Myles Lewis-Skelly after superb England U21 performance

Arsenal fans beg Mikel Arteta to ‘free’ Myles Lewis-Skelly after superb England U21 performance
England v Moldova - UEFA U21 EURO 2027 Qualifier
Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly caught the eye in the England U21s’ clash with Moldova (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly sent Mikel Arteta a timely reminder of his undoubted quality with an eye-catching performance in the England Under-21s’ 4-1 win over Moldova evening.

It’s proven a tough year for Lewis-Skelly after what was a phenomenal breakout season for the 19-year-old in Arsenal’s first-team last term.

But Lewis-Skelly looked well and truly back to his best in England’s UEFA U21 Championship qualifier tonight, showcasing the kind of confidence and precocious ability that earned him a first senior call-up 12 months ago.

Lee Carsley gave Lewis-Skelly the nod at left-back at Carrow Road in an England team also boasting the likes of Jobe Bellingham, Josh Acheampong and Ethan Nwaneri.

Nwaneri stole the limelight with the opener after only 11 minutes in Norwich, but it was Lewis-Skelly’s exquisite play in the build-up that led to England’s early breakthrough.

The versatile Arsenal full-back – who found himself in midfield for large parts of tonight’s clash – spun on the turn smartly before dancing around a Moldovan defender and unleashing a shot with the outside of the boot at Artur Nazarciuc’s goal.

Nazarciuc managed to get a firm glove to Lewis-Skelly’s strike, but the rebound fell directly into the path of Nwaneri, who cooly slotted home to the goalkeeper’s left.

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Just 14 minutes later, Lewis-Skelly added another moment to his impressive highlights reel, beating two Moldovans in some style before finding Nwaneri again with an audacious flicked pass.

Nwaneri let himself down with his finish on this occasion and the Arsenal forward – who is currently on loan at Marseille – was duly punished for his wastefulness as Moldova equalised through Vasile Luchita at the start of the second half.

The hosts restored their lead on the hour-mark, though, as Archie Gray found the corner with a well-taken effort from the edge of the box, before Nwaneri added his second of the night – assisted by, you guessed it, Lewis-Skelly – in the 73rd minute.

Second-half substitute Romain Esse increased England’s advantage in the closing stages and Carsley’s men held firm to tighten their grip on top spot in Group D of qualifying.

Lewis-Skelly has made just one start across Arsenal’s entire Premier League campaign having started 15 times across his extraordinary debut season with the Gunners last term.

In recent days, he has even been linked with Manchester United as a possible escape route out of Arsenal, where his first-team minutes have been severity limited.

As clips of Lewis-Skelly’s performance for the England U21s began doing the rounds on social media this evening, some Arsenal fans began calling for Arteta to unshackle the youngster.

‘FREE MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY MAN,’ one Gooner wrote on X.

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Lewis-Skelly has struggled for regular game-time under Arteta this season (Picture: Getty)

Another said: ‘Lewis-Skelly has been horribly under utilised this season, hope the rumours of him potentially leaving in the summer are nonsense! Top player.’

‘Arsenal fans don’t understand what we have in Lewis-Skelly,’ a third wrote.

‘So so good from Lewis-Skelly in the build up. Give him more minutes!’ said another supporter in response to Nwaneri’s 11th-minute goal.

Asked about Lewis-Skelly’s reduced involvement prior to Arsenal’s Champions League last-16 tie with Bayer Leverkusen, Arteta said: ‘Every season is different.

‘He had very good moments in this season. He had other moments when he hasn’t played in that much.

‘Obviously, a few days ago, in the FA Cup, he was suspended and he could not play. So, there are various reasons. Sometimes, as well, the good form of your teammates.

‘There’s a lot of factors that contribute to that. But he’s doing well.’

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Bea reveals she wants to kill EastEnders character as dark story escalates

Bea reveals she wants to kill EastEnders character as dark story escalates
Bea Pollard looking at annoyed at a table while holding a credit card in EastEnders.
Bloodthirsty Bea? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona) claimed that she wanted to kill an EastEnders character but was taken aback to learn that such a thing would not be possible because said character was already dead.

The newcomer, as viewers know, has proven herself an expert at manipulating the situation to her advantage, plotting seeds of doubt in people’s heads in order to get what she wants.

Well-meaning and kind-hearted Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) remains in the dark about her true nature, unaware that Bea has become obsessed with her, doing whatever she can to remain under her roof.

Billy (Perry Fenwick), however, knows that there’s something not quite right and has been incredibly wary around Bea, who he feels is getting too comfortable in their home.

The situation escalated earlier this week when Bea discovered that Billy had cheated on Honey with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) a number of years ago.

Under instruction from Honey, Billy went out of his way to be nice to Bea, complimenting her new do after a trip to the salon.

Bea hugs Honey in EastEnders
Bea has become obsessed with Honey (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Bea, however, made it clear that she wasn’t in the best of moods with Billy, who worried he’d done something to offend her.

Billy shared his theory with Honey, who subsequently confronted Bea on her behaviour around him, prompting the newcomer to reveal that she knows about Tina.

‘How could he? Or her’, said Bea. ‘My ex cheated on me. I could kill [Billy]. I could kill [Tina].’

Honey told her that someone had ‘beaten her to it’.

Bea Pollard and Honey Mitchell sharing a table in the cafe in Coronation Street
Just how far will Bea go? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

As viewers will recall, Tina was murdered by Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) after working out that he killed wife Chantelle (Jessica Plummer).

Bea has demonstrated a darker side since showing up in Walford but no-one quite knows what she’s capable of yet.

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What happened to her ex? And will she resort to dangerous methods as her obsession with Honey escalates?

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Jeffrey Epstein TV show sparks outrage with viewers labelling it ‘tasteless’

Jeffrey Epstein TV show sparks outrage with viewers labelling it ‘tasteless’
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A miniseries about Jeffrey Epstein is said to be in the works (Picture: AP/New York State Sex Offender Registry)

A miniseries dramatising the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein is reportedly in the works and has already prompted dismay from TV fans on social media.

Sony Pictures Television is said to be the studio behind the project, which will reportedly be ‘highly likely’ to make it to air.

Laura Dern is already said to be on board to star as a Miami Herald journalist, Julie K Brown, who doggedly reported on Epstein’s crimes over many years.

The series will reportedly be based on Brown’s book detailing her coverage, titled Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story.

Brown appeared to confirm the news, sharing a news article about the show on X with the caption: ‘Some personal news.’

Variety has reported an official description of the series, which describes it as ‘an explosive account of an investigative reporter exposing the secret plea deal between Epstein and federal prosecutors’.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Laura Dern attends the "Is This Thing On?" UK Gala Screening at Odeon Luxe West End on January 19, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Laura Dern is reportedly already attached to star in the show (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Investigative reporter Julie K. Brown is photographed July 24, 2025, in the Miami Herald newsroom. (Jose Iglesias/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Julie K Brown is best known for her relentless years-long investigation into Jeffrey Epstein (Picture: Jose Iglesias/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

The synopsis continues: ‘Drawing from Brown’s experience as a groundbreaking reporter for the Miami Herald, the book and the limited series follow her relentless years-long investigation that identified 80 victims, persuaded key survivors to go on the record, and led to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrests.’

This first dramatisation of Epstein and his high-profile sex trafficking ring will be adapted for screen by Sharon Hoffman, a writer on the 2020 limited series Mrs America. Hoffman will serve as co-showrunner with Eileen Myers, who most recently executive produced The Night Agent on Netflix.

The show will reportedly be executive produced by Adam McKay, the writer-director of Don’t Look Up and executive producer on the HBO prestige hit Succession.

Yet in spite of the pedigree involved in this nascent project, the reaction on social media to the project has been one of alarm. 

Reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter), Tim Morrill said it was ‘too early’ for a dramatisation on the subject, adding: ‘Once a series or movie is made about a subject, the issue is forgotten because the public falsely believes that they are watching the full story.  

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‘Can we not do this pls’ (Picture: US Department of Justice/AFP)

‘There’s still so much more that we don’t know yet.’

Another on X described Epstein’s crimes as ‘horrifying’, rather than a source of entertainment, while Kayla simply wrote: ‘Can we not do this pls.’

‘We don’t need to make series of real life crimes and trauma to profit off of those. Not everything has to be made for the sake of entertainment. Leave the victims alone, have they not suffered enough,’ added another person, reacting to the news online.

‘Why do we have to make movies about every real life tragedy possible instead of just writing new movies for once,’ added another X user.

Mono Reichman simply commented ‘Tasteless’ in a post on the social media site.

Metro contacted Sony Pictures Entertainment and Laura Dern’s representatives for comment.

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Skeletor dealer unmasked as teenager importing weapons to his parent’s home

Skeletor dealer unmasked as teenager importing weapons to his parent’s home
A drug dealer who was caught with multiple weapons has been jailed after attempting to import a firearm. Nikolli holding a firearmOfficers from the Organised Crime Partnership ? a joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service unit ? investigated 19-year-old Henri Nikolli from Hertfordshire. He placed an order with an American company for a ?Canine Training Kit? in March 2025. The package was intercepted by the US Department for Homeland Security who found it contained a 9mm Forward Venting Blank Firing handgun and a firearms kit consisting of a magazine, brush and muzzle adapter. Nikolli was arrested on 10 April 2025 outside a family property in Potters Bar. A search of the property uncovered three functioning antique firearms which had been modified to accept modern ammunition. His ability to manufacture or adapt firearms and ammunition was seen in the recovery of relevant tools, as well as live and spent ammunition.
Nikolli poses with guns at his parent’s house in leafy Potters Bar (Picture: National Crime Agency)

Pictured in a terrifying skeleton mask, a weapons-obsessed drug dealer poses with a shotgun in a bid to intimidate rival gangs.

But just weeks later, he was arrested at his family’s home in leafy Hertfordshire after trying to ship more guns from America.

Henri Nikolli, 19, saw his weed farm and ‘gun shop’ raided by the Organised Crime Partnership – a joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service unit – in April last year.

It came after the teen placed an order with an American company for a ‘Canine Training Kit’ in March 2025.

The package was intercepted by the US Department for Homeland Security, who found it contained a 9mm forward-venting blank-firing handgun and a firearms kit consisting of a magazine, brush and muzzle adapter.

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A search of the home in Potters Bar uncovered three functioning antique firearms which had been modified to accept modern ammunition.

His ability to manufacture or adapt firearms and ammunition was evidenced by the recovery of relevant tools, as well as live and spent ammunition.

A cannabis farm, including a large tent and the remains of cultivated plants, was also discovered there.

Dealer ‘snap bags’ and scales showed how the product was being weighed, and several bags of herbal cannabis were found in the kitchen freezer, as well as cannabis seeds in the fridge.

Undated handout photo issued by National Crime Agency (NCA) of Henri Nikolli who has been sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on Monday, to six years and three months in prison for producing and supplying a class B drug, possessing firearms, attempting to possess a prohibited weapon, possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate, having a loaded shotgun in a public place and having a firearm and ammunition in a public place. Issue date: Monday March 30, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: NCA/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Henri Nikolli has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison (Picture: NCA/PA Wire)

Nikolli’s home and car were later searched with officers recovering more ammunition, knives, phones and multiple SIM cards.

A notebook which detailed items and tools required to manufacture or adapt firearms and ammunition was among the paraphernalia.

Andrew Tickner, Senior Investigating Officer from the OCP, said: ‘Nikolli was clearly a sophisticated criminal who had amassed an arsenal of dangerous weapons to facilitate his drugs trade.

‘Despite already owning three viable antique firearms he sought to import another gun which – if he was successful – could have done significant damage.

‘Alongside partners at home and abroad, the OCP will continue to bring criminals like Nikolli to justice and in doing so tackle the threat posed by organised crime.’

A drug dealer who was caught with multiple weapons has been jailed after attempting to import a firearm. Nikolli holding a firearmOfficers from the Organised Crime Partnership ? a joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service unit ? investigated 19-year-old Henri Nikolli from Hertfordshire. He placed an order with an American company for a ?Canine Training Kit? in March 2025. The package was intercepted by the US Department for Homeland Security who found it contained a 9mm Forward Venting Blank Firing handgun and a firearms kit consisting of a magazine, brush and muzzle adapter. Nikolli was arrested on 10 April 2025 outside a family property in Potters Bar. A search of the property uncovered three functioning antique firearms which had been modified to accept modern ammunition. His ability to manufacture or adapt firearms and ammunition was seen in the recovery of relevant tools, as well as live and spent ammunition.
Weapons and tools to transform blank-diring weapons to live ammunition were recovered (Picture: National Crime Agency (NCA)

Giorgina Venturella, Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Specialist, said he was happy to take Nikolli off the streets.

He said: ‘Henri Nikolli was a teenage criminal who developed a keen interest in firearms. Having obtained three viable antique firearms, he sought to import a further weapon.

‘Videos were obtained from his device showing firearms being test fired in public spaces, demonstrating a flagrant disregard for the safety of others.

‘The evidence in this case painted a picture of an organised criminal deeply entrenched in a lawless lifestyle and involved in the production and sale of cannabis.

‘Firearms, ammunition, and knives had become everyday commodities used by Nikolli in his criminal trade, posing an evident danger to local communities.

‘The CPS is committed to working with law enforcement agencies to combat all types of criminal activity and seek justice.’

Nikolli pleaded guilty to multiple charges in January 2026 at St Albans Crown Court. He was sentenced to six years and three months at the same location today.



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Debbie’s tragic end looms as Coronation Street spoiler video shows devastating decline

Debbie’s tragic end looms as Coronation Street spoiler video shows devastating decline

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Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) cannot help but worry about his sister’s condition in Coronation Street soon, as he witnesses Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) struggle to open a drink.

Debbie was diagnosed with vascular dementia in early 2025.

She sought medical advice after noticing some worrying symptoms. Debbie was becoming forgetful, misplacing her purse, forgetting appointments and making mistakes at work.

Added to this she was experiencing mood swings and also suffered blackouts, one of which ended in a fall. 

The doctor explained the blackout could have been a TIA or mini-stroke and sent her for some more tests, including to a memory clinic where she would be assessed.

Actress Sue Devaney will play the role of Debbie until at least 2027, which means the ITV soap will continue showing the audience how dementia impacts the character’s life for quite a few more months.

Carl Webster looking shocked as he faces Debbie in a car in Coronation Street.
Carl put Debbie in prison (Picture: ITV)

Debbie’s world was turned upside down at the start of 2026 when she was arrested for drunk driving.

Debbie wasn’t actually at fault for the incident, her son Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) was. When Carl got behind the wheel, he sped off and ended up crashing. The collision impacted the way Corriedale played out, which saw the death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank).

Carl moved Debbie from the passenger side and behind the wheel, making her think that she caused the crash. When the truth dawned on Debbie, she proceeded to let the police believe she was responsible in an attempt to protect her son.

Debbie has been inside ever since. Because of her dementia diagnosis, she’s also had inmate and former Weatherfield resident Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) keeping an eye on her.

In this new video, Debbie arrives in the visiting room ready to see Kevin and Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes).

Debbie Webster, Ronnie Bailey and Kevin Webster talking in a prison visiting room in Coronation Street.
Ronnie and Kevin now know the truth about Debbie being Carl’s mum (Picture: ITV)
Debbie Webster standing in her prison cell looking distressed and worried in Coronation Street.
Debbie’s praying the appeal will go her way (Picture: ITV)

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As she chats about her attempt at knitting Carl a jumper, Kevin notes that Debbie could soon be back at home presenting Carl with her knitted creation, should the appeal go her way.

While speaking about the other skills she’s learnt while inside, Debbie attempts to open a carton of drink. She ends up getting confused, failing to realise she can’t access the juice without using the straw.

Jack helps, but Kevin cannot help but watch with sadness in his eyes, aware that this is another sign Debbie’s health is slowly declining.



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