Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended David Raya following criticism from Gary Neville after his shaky moments in the Gunners’ victory against Manchester City yesterday.
Arsenal plays from the back and Ramsdale has been benched for Raya partly because the Spaniard is perceived to be much better with his feet.
However, the Brentford loanee struggled with the press of City and nearly gave them a goal as they charged at him.
Raya looked shaky in those moments and Neville said, as quoted by the Daily Mail:
‘He’s just a bit jittery, Raya. He’s not seeing things as clearly as Arsenal fans would like.’
After the game, Arteta responded, as quoted by Mirror Football:
‘[City] give you a lot [of problems] and we gave them a lot of issues as well.
‘It is not easy to get out. You need the right timing, the right movement, the right moments. I like the courage.’
Just Arsenal Opinion
Facing a team like Manchester City and keeping a clean sheet is a great achievement from any goalkeeper and Raya deserves praise.
Those nervy moments are a part of the game and we expect them during some games, as long as they do not lead to goals.
The Spaniard will keep getting better and we must remember that this is his first season on our books.
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Neville should direct his criticism towards United’s keeper Onana who is under the illusion that he is an inverted goalkeeper/defender.
This Devil, Neville, always finds fault with players & teams which are in a superior position then his own beloved United.
SHAME ON THIS DEVIL!!
You meant to say he sees himself as a deep lying midfielder🤣
Devil should learn how to miny his business.
Whatever Raya Did is Arsenal business, our knows how to deal with any situatios that same not be okay for a team, in other hand Raya did well I love his long passes.
He should go and preach to their overated goal keeper Onana.
Devil should learn how to mind his business.
Whatever Raya Did is Arsenal business, our knows how to deal with any situatios that same not be okay for a team, in other hand Raya did well I love his long passes.
He should go and preach to their overated goal keeper Onana
He’s a pundit. His job is to give his opinion. I really don’t get why there’s so much ire towards him from our fanbase. He and Carra have always seemed quite balanced. He criticises Utd way more than any other team.
If I were Ramsdale, I’d be a bit p*ssed off at seeing my competition perform worse and still not regain his place.