Mikel Arteta hailed David Raya as “extraordinary” after his goalkeeper’s stunning performance in Arsenal’s late 1-0 Champions League win against Sporting Lisbon. However, Arteta had Raya to thank for keeping Arsenal alive with a wonderful early save to deny Maxi Araujo. Raya also produced a fine double stop late in the contest before Havertz’s winner in the first minute of stoppage time. “He’s extraordinary, magnificent, and incredible,” said Arteta of Raya. And Arteta continued: “It was a big night, a big moment in the season.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 09:12 UTC