Tag: David Raya

Arsenal Go Top as Eze Stunner Seals Narrow Win Over Newcastle

Arsenal
April 2026

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle, as Eberechi Eze’s early strike proved decisive in a performance that lacked fluency but delivered crucial points in the title race. Eze scored after a short-corner routine inside nine minutes. Arsenal then lost control for long spells, with David Raya forced into key saves. Newcastle failed to convert late chances, allowing Mikel Arteta’s side to hold on.

Arteta Delighted With Hard-Fought Away Win at Sporting

Mikel Arteta
April 2026

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s 1-0 first-leg win at Sporting as a difficult and valuable result, highlighting the challenge of beating a team with such a strong home record. He also singled out David Raya after the goalkeeper’s crucial saves helped preserve the advantage. Kai Havertz scored the late winner after coming off the bench, while Raya produced key saves and earned Player of the Match. Arsenal also had a goal ruled out and needed patience before finding the breakthrough, which matched Arteta’s post-match focus on fine margins in the penalty areas.

David Seaman Criticises Donnarumma Celebrations, Praises Raya’s Consistency

Gianluigi Donnarumma
February 2026

Seaman said some modern keepers over-celebrate routine saves, naming Donnarumma as an example. He also said Raya has become calm and consistent at Arsenal after initial pressure replacing Ramsdale. Seaman argued celebrations should match the moment, then highlighted Raya’s big saves and improved settling-in after Ramsdale’s exit. He pointed to Raya’s path through English football as building resilience and maturity.

David Raya Criticises New Puma Ball After Liverpool Defeat

David Raya (Arsenal)
August 2025

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya blamed difficulties adapting to the new Puma Premier League ball after conceding a free-kick to Dominik Szoboszlai in a 1-0 defeat. Raya admitted the new ball’s grip and flight differed from Nike’s design. He said Arsenal showed character but were undone by “fine margins” and a “magical moment.” Puma took over from Nike as the official ball supplier this season.

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