Would you be happy to see Raya replace Ramsdale?
Arsenal have had a good start to the season, winning three of their four matches so far. While some players have performed at a high level from the get-go, Declan Rice and Eddie Nketiah to name a few, others have done little to deserve an applause, Kai Havertz being one.
And then there are some who are in the middle: Aaron Ramsdale falls in that category. The Englishman’s charisma has certainly plummeted since his debut campaign, when he was among the Premier League’s finest.
David Raya has impressed in training, particularly with his ability to play out with the ball.
Mikel Arteta is giving serious consideration to giving Raya a prolonged first-team opportunity in the coming weeks. [Mail] pic.twitter.com/0TmJaf2HE7
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Many had prematurely assumed that if anyone would dethrone Jordan Pickford as England’s national team goalkeeper, it would be none other than the Arsenal man.
However, the growth of the former Sheffield United player has been gradual, defying most expectations.
In the latter part of last season, the 25-year-old’s form dipped considerably and that cost Arsenal a few points in the league table.
Last season, the gap in quality between Ramsdale and second-choice Matt Turner was considerable. This season, the Gunners have done a good job to secure a top player in David Raya.
And a recent report suggest that the Spaniard is set to be given plenty of opportunities in the near future.
One thing that Ramsdale has lacked this season is his distribution from the back. The England international, on several occasions, has launched a hopeful ball in the opposition half resulting in the London side losing possession.
🚨 David Raya will be available to face parent club Brentford in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup third round tie next month, as domestic competition rules allows it. 😇 #afc pic.twitter.com/nzeiqRhPIS
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Raya is said to have impressed in training since his arrival, particularly with his ability to accurately play out from defense.
But if Raya does not get a start immediately after the international break, he can expect to at least kick off his North London adventure in the game against his former club Brentford in the League Cup third round, later this month.
If the 27-year-old comes out with anything near a stellar performance, he would further solidify his chances of dethroning Ramsdale as Arsenal’s Number 1.
I’d love to witness Raya in action during a Premier League match. Starting him against Everton could provide a clear gauge of Raya’s current abilities.
Writer – Yash Bisht
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No, because Ramsdale played very well against Man United and our defenders have been playing with him for more than one season
Everton’s form is awful, but they will play at Goodison Park. It’d be better to make Raya adapt to our playing style by making him play against non-EPL teams first
Ramsdale has not done anything wrong to warrant Raya taking his place at the moment. But my concern is why a coach would sign a keeper of Raya’s quality on loan if he wasn’t going to get enough playing time. I mean, we send players on loan to play more games. I guess Arteta has something on his sleeves best known to him.
Raya could get a lot of games, if we progress nicely in the cup competitions
I wasn’t aware Ramsdale was at fault for any of the goals at the back end. Was more our lack of defensive cover that cost us !
People trying to create something when nothing is there..
Good to have competition for places bit Ramsdale is the No 1 for me at present
100% agree!
Despite being one of our best players, there seems to be this growing agenda about ousting him from the 1st team.
I would consider Raya for a run in the league, but that can only happen after a prolonged drop in form from Ramsdale – Although we know how our fanbase works. Just one mistake, and it’s Ramsdale out!
Agree.
I think, Raya is a good buy as no. 2, and to fetaure in cup games etc.
If Ramsdale should have a drop in form, we are well covered.
Ramsdale has done brillantly for us, and I just can’t see, what should warrant putting Raya before him at this stage.
The problem headlines like this one have is that it apparently assumes ALL Gooner are of one settled mind.
Had Ibeen the headlinee writer, I would have instead chosen the word”you” to replace ” Arsenal fans”!
Some might think that a picky or inconsequential point, but those who know me well, know whow much value I attach to correct use of English , as correct use avoids unnecessary confrontations and misunderstandings.
Indeed, in far greater matters than mere football, misunderstandings between heads of states about language, have actually caused wars and deaths. THAT is WHY proper language use is of great import.
@ Jon fox . It is being picky as the assumption is this is an arsenal fan site hence you/Arsenal fan ar the same thing .
MacW, sorry to say I have no idea what you are trying to say.
Or the point you are trying, but failing to make. Your comment makes no sense in English.
For whey its worth and some will have not seen its relevance, but my view is that IF, I SAY IF, we had been THAT convinced by RAYA when we paid his seasons long loan fee, we could have , but chose not to, have bought him outright for aroundӣ27mil, as I understnd it.
Who agrees with me that an as yet mere loan player, is NOT, at least not right now, favourite to displace an established top class permanently signed keeper in RAMSDALE, who is pushing hard to beEnglands number one and who has attracted much ill informed fan criticism on JA
There was mention of cash limitations stopping an outright purchase this summer. So it’s a bit like Raya is being bought on hire purchase, will full payment next summer.
@ Jon Fox . The title also asks the question ‘would fans swap keepers ?’ A question which requires an opinion, so not assuming anything . Therse are fairly obvious statements so why the confusion?
Mac Any so called confusion is only mine at whatever point it is you are trying to make.
MY clear point is that all fans do not all agree with each other and so to ask fans, plural, what they ALL think, is a pointless question.
I view Raya as a good option, but Ramsdale is doing well
and developing, and should be our nr.1 at least 7-9 games
into the season..
Ramsdale has done little to warrant being benched. Raya Remind me of Martinez in his command of the penalty area, but…a BIG but, is that Ramsdale, from what I have seen is a better shot stopper.
Everything changes and is impermanent is the Buddhist philosophy, but to change before it’s time is harmful and ignorant.
Yes let Raya come on between the sticks. It’s long over due. I am one of the happy fans who would like Ramsdale to see the bench … Currently Ramsdale is doing relatively fine but I just don’t like him. From the Liverpool and westham game last season where we lost plot.
2nd reason is Nobody can convince me that a twice relegated overpriced keeper was better than Leno and Martinez. Anyway welcome to the club David Raya.
Would that be the Leno that pushed a free kick into his own net in the NLD ? The same Leno that came for crosses and totally missed them, one which resulted in us losing at home to Chelsea ?
You actually blame Ramsdale for us not winning at Liverpool and West Ham ? How about Saka missing a penalty at West Ham, shouldn’t he take the blame ? As for the game at Liverpool, try re-watching it and see the incredible saves he made late in the 2nd half.
Btw, I don’t blame any play for not converting a penalty.
No…… Why?
Ramsdale is a big reason why we are never capable of maintaining possession properly. When Brighton comprehensively whipped us at the Emirates last season, Ramsdale kept on hoofing the ball foward when under the least of pressure. Even versus Man U on Sunday, he kept hoofing it foward while Onana calmly absorbed pressure and allowed Man U to maintain possession and control most of the game in the 1st half. If Havertz has received his chance I see no reason why Raya should not, I’d like a break from Ramsdale’s panicky football.
Onana, Man United new goal keeper seems to have take playing out from the back to a different level rivaling the Citizens.
We have step up playing out from the back from Unai Emery was incharge, and for United just coming on a long looking so impressive must have been playing on the gaffer mind.
I didn’t think Onana was anything spectacular. It was all short passes or short chips. I cannot remember any pinpoint long passes from him that penetrated our defenses, whereas Ramsdale can do that.
Raya all day everyday, he’s world-class and a far superior keeper to Ramsdale in every aspect of the game, a player we’ve been dying for and I don’t know what’s taking so long to get him on the pitch!
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I would be surprised but unperturbed.
They are worth great keepers and I would trust Arteta on this one.
Most likely we will see Raya in the Champions League
My thought too. I perceive Arteta might want Raya for champions league and other cup games