Overview

• Raya kept a shut-out in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest to reach 100 Arsenal appearances, taking his tally to 42 clean sheets in all competitions.
• Mikel Arteta said he was "hammered" for bringing in Raya in 2023 but argued the results now provide perspective on the decision.
• The manager acknowledged he anticipated a strong reaction in England because Ramsdale was a popular, homegrown international.
• Raya moved from Brentford after an initial loan, with the deal completed for around £30 million, and he has won the Premier League Golden Glove in consecutive seasons, sharing last season’s award with Forest’s Matz Sels.
• Arteta reported William Saliba and Benjamin White trained before Forest, Bukayo Saka remained out, and sporting director Andrea Berta is progressing new contracts for Saka and Saliba.