… Reliable Raya 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. …
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Arsenal goalkeeper whose performances identified as key factor in club's 2026 Premier League title win.
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- May 2026
… 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 chase… Atletico tried to ruin the party in the second half, but 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 final- April 2026
… 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 semis… Once again, the Gunners were below their best but they emerged with the win thanks to David Raya’s fine saves and Havertz’s clinical finish in stoppage-time. …
Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting- March 2026
… Mikel Arteta chose to ignore Kepa’s League Cup history when he selected the former Chelsea keeper instead of first-choice David Raya, but the gamble backfired spectacularly. …
Man City win League Cup as O'Reilly sinks Arsenal after Kepa blunder… Kepa Arrizabalaga has played most of Arsenal’s cup games, but plays second fiddle to David Raya in the Premier League and Champions League.
Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says Arteta… Arsenal were given a warning when James’ corner hit Declan Rice’s shoulder, forcing David Raya to make a superb save. …
Arsenal win set piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost- February 2026
… Hugo Bueno’s superb strike reduced the deficit before teenage debutant Tom Edozie punished a mix-up between Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes to equalise deep into stoppage-time. …
Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw… 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 hope
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Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait
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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.
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Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait
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.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sunday 10 May
Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Arsenal reaches Champions League final after 20 years
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 →
Thursday 16 April
Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance
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 →
Wednesday 8 April
Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time
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 →
Monday 23 March
Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal
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 →
Saturday 21 March
Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final
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 →
Monday 2 March
Arsenal secure title boost with set-piece victory over Chelsea
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 →
Thursday 19 February
Arsenal squanders two-goal lead, draws with Wolves 2-2
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 →
Friday 13 February
Arsenal held in draw as Man City gain ground
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 →