David Raya sent Arsenal fans into raptures after producing a quite remarkable double-save to deny Atalanta's Mateo Retegui in the Champions League
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Spain shot-stopper originally kept out penaltyRecovered superbly to palm away reboundGunners goalkeeper enjoying fine start to the seasonFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Early in the second half of the Gunners' opening European game of the season, Thomas Partey was adjudged to have fouled Ederson inside the Arsenal penalty area. However, Raya stepped up to deny Retegui from the spot before jumping back up to keep out the Italy international's headed rebound.
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Raya has been in remarkable form already this season and has kept three clean sheets in the Premier League in just four games. Now, he has once again underlined his credentials as a superb starting goalkeeper for the Gunners.
WHAT THE FANS SAID
@Nepenthez wrote: "David Raya is the best GK in the world right now."
@CultureCams added: "Unreaaaaal from Raya. That should be in a Goalkeeping 101 tutorial."
@Arsenalnewschan said: "OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! What a double save from #Arsenal GK David Raya 🇪🇸!!It’s legendary goalkeeping! incredible."
@PatrickTimmons1 wrote: "David Raya is on another planet. What have I just witnessed?"
@Welbeast said: "David Raya is HIM. Best goalkeeper in the Premier League."
DID YOU KNOW?
Raya has only played in 10 Champions League games, including Thursday's clash with Atalanta, and has kept four clean sheets. He has also played in a penalty shootout in the competition, making two saves in a win over Porto.