News about David Raya

IAN LADYMAN: David Raya sits on a stool in his Arsenal training top. Over his right shoulder is the Golden Glove trophy, awarded to the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in each Premier League season. That one belongs to the Spaniard this year. In terms of the trophy he and everybody else at Arsenal really wants to win, that one may have to wait another season. Raya thinks the title will come, though. He is sure it will come. 'You cannot stop,' says Raya, who has kept 16 clean sheets in the Premier League this season.

The England international has been forced to watch on from the sidelines this season, having been usurped as the Gunners' No1 by David Raya. After weathering the media storm that accompanied his arrival, the Spaniard has impressed between the posts, won the Premier League Golden Glove award and is expected to make his loan move permanent this summer. Ramsdale, who has made only six appearances in all competitions, has in recent months been linked with a move away and reports on Friday indicated he was on the cusp on agreeing a deal to join Eddie Howe 's side next season.

Erik ten Hag insists he has 'no doubt' that he is the man who can turn Manchester United's fortunes around, despite falling to a 14th Premier League defeat of the season against Arsenal. There are plenty of question marks about Ten Hag's future beyond the end of this current season, but the Dutchman believes his side are showing the 'right spirit' even when things are going wrong.   'I have no doubt about this,' he said when asked if he can be the man to galvanise United moving forward.

ARSENAL 3-0 BOURNEMOUTH - ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Nearly nine months have passed since Mikel Arteta made that bizarre argument regarding his goalkeepers. They are interchangeable, just like any other position, was the rationale given after David Raya (pictured) had usurped Aaron Ramsdale for Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Everton in September.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola bemoaned two controversial VAR decisions that succumbed his side to defeat by Arsenal. Kai Havertz was awarded a penalty by referee David Coote after making contact with goalkeeper Mark Travers in the area, before hitting the ground. And then in the second half, the Cherries' Philip Billing had a goal chalked out after Dominic Solanke was adjudged to have fouled David Raya in the build-up.

Both sides found themselves on the wrong end of divisive decisions from the officials during a dramatic showdown at the Emirates, with Ryan Christie escaping a red card for a high tackle and the Cherries seeing a goal ruled out in the second half (left). Strikes from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard put Arsenal on course to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League but the visitors hit back through Antoine Semenyo, the forward bundling in after Christie's strike hit the woodwork. The effort was chalked off, however, after Dominic Solanke was adjudged to have fouled goalkeeper David Raya (top right) after backing into him in the build-up. As the loose ball dropped inside the penalty area, Solanke moved into Raya's path and looked to pressure him while the stopper tried to punch away. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola was incensed (bottom right) but his appeals fell on deaf ears.

Arsenal took another step towards the Premier League title with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth that moves them four points clear at the top of the table.  Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got the vital goals for the Gunners but two major question marks over VAR will dominate the discussion of the game, after claims Kai Havertz dived to win a penalty that Saka converted.  And after Trossard finished off a well-worked move in the second half, Bournemouth were left raging after Antoine Semeyo's strike was ruled out due to a foul on David Raya in the build-up, despite minimal contact. Declan Rice later wrapped up the win with a close range finish.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Jurrien Timber is ready for first-team selection after nine months out as Arsenal have a fully-fit squad for the first time this season. Timber has been out since injuring his ACL on the opening day of the season against Nottingham Forest. Ahead of Arsenal's match against Bournemouth on Saturday, Arteta said: 'Yes, everybody is fit and available. So now it's the headache to make the right selection.'

The heartwarming clip was captured as the groom, called Matt, was leaving his wedding service with his new wife. It has since gone viral and been viewed more than two million times. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, love-struck Gunners fan Matt wrote: 'Photographer sent us this from yesterday. My dad behind me "Matt! Matt! It's 3-0, 3-0!!!".'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: Speaking to Mail Sport in Munich, Lehmann (left) said: 'He's (Mikel Arteta's) done a good job but unfortunately, you're talking to a guy who loves Arsenal, wants them to win and not just to be up there. I was very disappointed with how they lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.' In September, meanwhile, Arteta (right) decided to bring in David Raya (centre), who was signed on loan from Brentford in the summer and the Spaniard has since played in every Premier League game apart from the two games against his parent club, where he has been ineligible.

Cristian Romero was clearly far from impressed with the referee's decision to disallow Micky van de Ven's strike in Sunday's defeat to Arsenal. The Gunners took an early lead when Bukayo Saka's corner was headed into his own net by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The home side thought they had got back on level terms when Van de Ven pounced on a loose ball to slot past David Raya.

David Raya gifted Tottenham a lifeline in the north London derby as the goalkeeper conceded his first away goal in 10 hours. The Spaniard last conceded away from home on January 30, when Taiwo Awoniyi scored in the last minute for Nottingham Forest .

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya suffered a horrific nose-altering injury during his time at Blackburn Rovers before making his name in the Premier League. The current first-choice shot-stopper in north London was born in Barcelona but moved to England in 2012 to join Blackburn at the age of 16.

Sunday's north London derby promises to be one of the biggest in recent memory with both clubs still having so much left to play for. As if the rivalry alone isn't enough, Arsenal are still firmly in the hunt for their first league title in 20 years, while Tottenham are hoping to pip Aston Villa to the fourth and final Champions League spot. It is set to be a red-hot atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and could come down to which of the two young teams can keep their heads under pressure.

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is a target for a Premier League rival this summer, according to reports.  The England international has fallen out of favour at the Emirates this season having been the club's first choice since joining the Gunners in 2021.  The 25-year-old has played just five Premier League matches this term as he continues to play second fiddle to David Raya. 

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Aston Villa tightened their grip on securing a Champions League spot after they claimed a 2-0 victory against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.  After neither team could break the deadlock, with Youri Tielemans rattling the bar in the second half, substitute Leon Bailey would get the beakthrough for the Villans, thumping a low strike into the bottom-left corner.  Unai Emery's side doubled their lead just two minutes later, with Ollie Watkins breaking through Arsenal's defence before dinking the ball over David Raya to seal victory.

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: It may have been a pivotal weekend in the title race, with Mikel Arteta's side failing to make good their opportunity to go two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, following their 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa.  Leon Bailey smashed a thumping low effort into the bottom left corner of the goal in the 83rd minute of the match after Arsenal failed to deal with Lucas Digne's ball that flew across the face of the goal.  Ollie Watkins would return three minutes later to score a sensational breakaway goal, dinking the ball over David Raya to seal the victory. Aston Villa could have sealed victory earlier in the second half after Youri Tielemans smashed a long-range effort against the cross bar.

ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta believes that the referee used 'common sense' in not awarding a penalty for the controversial Gabriel handball incident in Tuesday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. In the second half of the quarter-final first leg tie, David Raya had played a goal-kick to Gabriel who then handled the ball, seemingly unaware that it was in play. Referee Glenn Nyberg let the match continue while furious Bayern players complained.

Unlike most players who score against a former team, Serge Gnabry did not hold back in celebrating his strike against Arsenal on Tuesday night. The winger fired Bayern Munich level in the 18th minute after Bukayo Saka had broken the deadlock with a crisp finish into the corner. Gnabry similarly took his chance well, prodding the ball between the legs of the spread David Raya. The German international spent five seasons in north London at the start of his career before leaving for Werder Bremen in 2016.

Furious Harry Kane has claimed that Gabriel's handball fiasco last night was the 'clearest penalty' he'd ever seen, while his Bayern Munich comrades also fumed at a 'stupid' situation. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes handled the ball in the second half after David Raya played a short pass to him, with Bayern leading 2-1 at the time.  Referee Glenn Nyberg had blown his whistle but there was a misunderstanding, with Gabriel thinking he was taking the goal kick. 

Rafael Van der Vaart has taken aim at Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya for his role in Harry Kane's penalty in Tuesday night's Champions League clash. After a brilliant start from the Gunners - Bukayo Saka scoring just 12 minutes in - Bayern Munich found themselves 2-1 up inside the first half, Serge Gnabry and Kane with the goals. While the hosts eventually drew level again in the second half with Leandro Trossard finishing off a well-crafted team goal, the Bavarian giants went home knowing that they will have the crucial home advantage for the deciding tie. 

Thomas Tuchel accused the referee of not penalising Gabriel for picking the ball up in the box because it was a 'kid's mistake' as two contentious penalty decisions left both sides frustrated. On 66 minutes, David Raya played a goal-kick to Gabriel who had then handled the ball. But referee Glenn Nyberg let play continue in an incident that was missed by live TV broadcasts.  'For me, for all of us, he (the referee) made a huge mistake not giving the handball penalty,' said Tuchel.

Harry Kane wasted no time in scoring on his return to north London after giving Bayern Munich the lead from the penalty spot in Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Arsenal. The England captain made no mistake as he rolled the ball into the corner after sending David Raya the wrong way to score his 15th goal against Arsenal in 19 appearances.

Despite Aaron Ramsdale's transfer to Newcastle, Mikel Arteta has stated that it is a "true" that he will remain at Arsenal next season. Since losing his place in the starting lineup to David Raya earlier this season, Ramsdale's future has been tense. Newcastle has revived their interest in Ramsdale, who is keen to return to action regularly.