David Raya reflects on the healthy competition with Aaron Ramsdale, stating that their goalkeeper rivalry at Arsenal has elevated both of their performances. Despite Raya making a few mistakes since joining the North London club, manager Mikel Arteta has consistently chosen him, emphasizing the positive impact of their training ground battles. Raya acknowledges the mutual improvement, saying, “I think I have made him a better goalkeeper, just pushing each other in training, trying to help each other.”

With Chelsea eyeing Ramsdale amid Robert Sanchez’s injury, Arteta is reluctant to part with him in the mid-season window. Raya welcomes the competition, praising Ramsdale as a top goalkeeper and teammate. Despite the challenge of the starting position, Raya highlights their camaraderie, emphasizing that pushing each other in training benefits both and enhances the team’s overall performance.

As Arsenal leads the Premier League table, Raya anticipates the crucial upcoming clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Undeterred by Arsenal’s recent struggles at Anfield, he views it as a massive game and emphasizes the team’s focus on securing three points. Raya also expresses commitment to Arteta’s playing style, including the risky method of playing out from the back.

David Raya

David Raya Martin

Goalkeaper

Spain

Age: 29

183 cm

80 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 30 6 Missed
Saves 1 0.0 Avg
Punches 0 0.0 Avg
Pen Saved 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 12 times for 1080 minutes for Premier League.

He made 18 saves and conceded 11 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion. The next match in Premier League will be against Liverpool.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 1st
Win 26
Draw 5
Loss 5
Goals 88-28
Diff 60

Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 39 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 15.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Saturday 23rd of December in Liverpool.​

Aaron Ramsdale

Aaron Ramsdale

Goalkeaper

England

Age: 26

190 cm

77 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 6 30 Missed
Saves 1 0.2 Avg
Punches 0 0.0 Avg
Pen Saved 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 5 times for 450 minutes for Premier League.

He made 4 saves and conceded 4 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion. The next match in Premier League will be against Liverpool.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 1st
Win 26
Draw 5
Loss 5
Goals 88-28
Diff 60

Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 39 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 15.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Saturday 23rd of December in Liverpool.​

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