DAVID RAYA has opened up on his “worst game as a professional” footballer and how it inspired him to improve. The Spanish goalkeeper joined Arsenal on loan from Brentford in 2023, with

David Raya has revealed Bukayo Saka continues to have a big impact on the Arsenal squad, even while he remains on the sidelines with injury. Saka has been out since December after undergoing hamstring surgery and is not expected to return until March, but he has been present at the majority of Arsenal’s home matches in recent weeks.

David Raya has suggested that Mikel Merino is unlikely to start up front for Arsenal despite his match-winning heroics off the bench last weekend. Injuries to several key attackers have left Mikel Arteta’s side bereft of options in the final third,