Arsenal goalkeeper Raya: I don’t know how I saved Cunha shot | OneFootball

David Raya has admitted he doesn’t know how he made his stunning save from Matheus Cunha as Arsenal battled to a 1-0 win at Manchester United.

Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford, though the North Londoners were forced to dig in during a difficult afternoon.

The Gunners went ahead when Riccardo Calafiori capitalised on an error from United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, heading in from close range after Bayindir flapped at a set-piece.

Arsenal, in contrast, saw their goalkeeper bail them out when under pressure. Raya thwarted Manchester United debutant Cunha on several occasions, including a stunning save low to his left to turn an effort around the post.

The Spaniard admitted Arsenal lacked ‘quality’ and was relieved to come away with three points and a clean sheet.

“The quality wasn’t there. We weren’t on our best day with the ball. Defensively we weren’t at our best, so that was a hard fight,” he reflected to Sky Sports.

“We got our goal in the first half with a corner and from there we just fought until the end. Credit to the boys for getting the clean sheet. We know we could have lost the game but football is like this. Days like this is when the three points count.

“The save from Cunha was a tough one. I don’t know how I saved it to be honest, it was so close to my feet. Delighted to help the team to get the save and three points.”

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