David Raya — Arsenal goalkeeper whose performances helped secure the Premier League title and made key saves in Champions League matches.
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Informanté
David Raya saved Nuno Mendes' third penalty attempt for PSG
“In the shootout, Arsenal's Eberechi Eze missed the club's second penalty, although goalkeeper David Raya kept the Gunners in contention by saving Nuno Mendes' third attempt for PSG.”
PSG secure second straight UEFA Champions League titleThe Namibian
David Raya has nine clean sheets, matching the all-time record
“Arsenal have conceded just six goals in the tournament, staying unbeaten, and goalkeeper David Raya has nine clean sheets, matching the all-time record.”
Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League finalThe Namibian
David Raya won the Golden Glove for most clean sheets in the Premier League for third consecutive year
“For the third consecutive year David Raya won the Golden Glove for most clean sheets in the Premier League, but this has been the Spaniard's best season yet since joining from Brentford in 2023.”
Five factors in Arsenal’s Premier League title triumphThe Namibian
David Raya had a goal disallowed after VAR review for a foul on him by Pablo
“But West Ham had an equaliser deep into stoppage time ruled out after a VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya before Callum Wilson fired home.”
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chaseThe Namibian
David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann's blast
“Gabriel Magalhaes made a last-ditch tackle on Simeone to avert a certain goal before David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann's blast.”
Saka ends Arsenal’s 20 year wait to reach Champions League finalThe Namibian
David Raya nearly gifted Sporting a goal with woeful pass
“Gunners 'keeper David Raya nearly gifted Sporting a goal with a woeful pass that was intercepted by Trincao, whose miscued attempt to find Luis Suarez in the penalty area let Arsenal off the hook.”
Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semisThe Namibian
David Raya made two big saves in the match
“He had two moments where he made two big saves.”
Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against SportingThe Namibian
David Raya made a stunning save against his former club Brentford
“David Raya foiled his former club with a stunning save to claw away Igor Thiago's powerful header with the best chance of the first half.”
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hopeParis Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal FC 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in Saturday's final in Budapest, securing back-to-back European titles.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal FC 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in Saturday's final in Budapest, securing back-to-back European titles.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match decided by set-piece excellence, with Jurrien Timber's second-half header securing the win after William Saliba had opened the scoring from a corner. The victory reestablished Arsenal's five-point lead over Manchester City with nine games remaining in their pursuit of a first English title since 2004.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal failed to hold a commanding position as rock-bottom Wolves fought back to draw 2-2 on Wednesday, with late goals from Hugo Bueno and teenage debutant Tom Edozie leaving the Premier League leaders just five points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand still to play for their rivals.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Noni Madueke's goal cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser. Arsenal's lead at the top now stands at four points with 12 games remaining, while Brentford remain in seventh place.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →