Breaking : Mikel Arteta hails goalkeeper David Raya’s ‘big ones’ despite jittery performance against Man City

Mikel Arteta

Breaking : Mikel Arteta hails goalkeeper David Raya's 'big ones' despite jittery performance against Man City

  • Raya had shaky display vs City
  • Managed to keep clean sheet
  • Arteta impressed by goalkeeper

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Raya looked uncomfortable in possession from the beginning of the game as his passes often put Arsenal under pressure against the visiting Premier League champions. Despite his nervous moments, he managed a clean sheet as Gabriel Martinelli went on to fire the Gunners to a 1-0 victory with a late strike.

     

David Raya Erling Haaland Arsenal Manchester City 2023-24

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Raya headed into the game days after a mistake in his team’s defeat to Lens in the Champions League in midweek and the latest worrying performance will likely revive the debate surrounding Arsenal’s goalkeepers.

Arteta has favoured Raya over Aaron Ramsdale this season because of his ability on the ball and has been questioned on it several times by the media, to his apparent frustration.

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WHAT THEY SAID

The coach was in no mood to criticise the shot-stopper after their vital win against Pep Guardiola’s side – Arteta’s first over his former mentor in the Premier League.

“I think he was excellent,” Arteta said to Sky Sports. “The way he controlled the ball. How dominant the was and how high he played. I love players with courage and David certainly has big ones.”

Mikel Arteta Arsenal 2023-24

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Going by the manager’s comments, Raya will likely keep his place between the posts when Arsenal return from the international period to face Chelsea on October 22.

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