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Arsenal Fortress: Raya Redefines Goalkeeping Standards in the Premier League

Arsenal continued their strong defensive start to the Premier League season keeping clean sheet in the first 2 match under the command of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya.

The Gunners are one of only three teams yet to concede 1 goal alongside Tottenham & Newcastle who still await their clash with Liverpool.

Raya’s impact at Arsenal

Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya is fiercely redefining defensive benchmarks in the Premier League. Raya who joined Arsenal on loan from Brentford in 2023 before signing permanently has been central to Mikel Arteta’s defensive setup.

His current deal runs until 30 June 2028 and his form suggests he could remain long term fixture at the Emirates.

According to a viral Squawka tweet, Raya has kept at least five more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper since his move to the Emirates. With 31 shutouts, he leads the charts by comfortable margin.

Premier League clean sheet leaders since 2023 /24

This record underlines Arsenal’s defensive stability and Raya’s growing reputation as 1 of the PL’s most reliable shot stoppers.