David Raya

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Good morning from Lisbon. Arsenal and Mikel Arteta arrived yesterday evening, and the team news is mixed. Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel have all travelled, but Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber have stayed behind in London, not quite ready for this one. With a huge game on Saturday against Bournemouth, you have to imagine […] The post Arteta looks for Arsenal identity ahead of Sporting clash appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

David Raya admitted there was little he could do but accept Mikel Arteta's controversial decision to leave his first choice goalkeeper out of his starting line-up for the Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City.

Team will not panic in wake of City and Southampton defeats Raya set to return in goal for Tuesday’s first leg at Sporting Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal will not panic after losing successive games for the first time this season but admitted that they must rediscover their identity to get their campaign back on track. The Premier League leaders face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon on Tuesday after seeing their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple crumble with defeats by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and the Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup. Bukayo Saka and Jurriën Timber have been ruled out as they continue to struggle with injuries, although there was better news for Arteta with Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard all expected to feature against the Portuguese champions.

Micah Richards sent a title warning to Arsenal after their FA Cup loss to Southampton and slammed Mikel Arteta for not playing David Raya.

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to review the weekend's key talking points, starting with City's Wembley win over Arsenal. How much will it impact the Premier League title race? Did Pep Guardiola's celebrations suggest he'll be leaving at the end of the season? What could the psychological effect on Arsenal be in the FA Cup and Champions League? The panel also ask whether criticism of Mikel Arteta's decision to start Kepa ahead of regular first-choice goalkeeper David Raya is harsh or justified, before moving onto their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs fan Jack Hussey and BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel join the MNC to discuss how Spurs can save their season over the upcoming international break. Later, Abigail Rudkin — from The Anfield Wrap and The Redmen TV — explains why Liverpool fans are suffering from their own identity crisis under Arne Slot. Finally, York City boss Stuart Maynard explains the context behind a fascinating National League title race between The Minstermen and Rochdale. TIMECODES 00:20 How important is a trophy win for City's new squad? 04:00 Is Pep going to leave at the end of the season? 07:25 Were Arsenal too lacklustre? 09:45 Was Arteta wrong to start Kepa over David Raya? 12:42 Will this turn Arsenal into the 'nearlymen' in the cups? 18:40 "He didn't put Gunnersaurus in goal!" 24:30 Tottenham's crisis, with Jack Hussey from the 'Rule the Roost' podcast, and Sami Mokbel, BBC Senior Football Correspondent 41:45 Why Liverpool fans are turning on Arne Slot, with Abigail Rudkin from the Anfield Wrap and The Redmen TV 53:40 The National League's incredibly tight title race, with York City manager Stuart Maynard

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe debate David Raya's quality for Arsenal as a bigtime goalkeeper coming up with important moments throughout the Gunnars' campaign trying to win a Premier League trophy. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Is Arsenal's David Raya appreciated enough as a top goalkeeper? | The 2 Robbies Podcast | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Mustoe and Danny Higginbotham break down an exciting Matchweek 18 in the Premier League 01:07 - Another game, another come-from-behind victory for Aston Villa, as Ollie Watkins comes off the bench to rescue all 3 points in a 2-1 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge 17:31 - Rayan Cherki’s late stunner at Nottingham Forest keeps Pep’s men afoot in the title race and extends City’s win streak to 8 in all competitions 27:35 - Arsenal hold their nerve and rely on a brilliant David Raya save in a 2-1 win against Brighton, keeping their margin at the top of the table very narrow 41:12 - A roundup of other results: Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle, Liverpool 2-1 Wolves, Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth, Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United, West Ham United 0-1 Fulham, Burnley 0-0 Everton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Mark Ogden, John Cross and Jason Burt to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton, sealed by a stunning David Raya save, that kept them top of the league. But are Arsenal beginning to feel the pressure? The focus then shifts to The Ashes, where England finally claimed a Test win in Australia—but John believes it was a hollow victory played out on a dreadful pitch. Next up is Aston Villa’s superb run of eleven consecutive wins. A 2–1 victory at Stamford Bridge has moved them to within three points of league leaders Arsenal—but with Unai Emery’s side consistently outperforming their xG, can they keep this run going? Finally, we turn to Liverpool’s 2–1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Wolves. With his first league goal of the season, we ask: has the real Florian Wirtz arrived in the Premier League? Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest as the Champions League proper gets underway tonight. Mikel Arteta knows the fine margins will decide qualification. David Raya praises his international teammate and now clubmate Martin Zubimendi. Thomas Frank will have new boy Randal Kolo Muani available, plus he feels that tactical adaptability is key. Keith Andrews on the importance of set plays. Harry Arter gives his thoughts on the man that is Eddie Howe. And Norway to donate profits to Gaza relief fund, Doctors Without Borders. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister