Overview
- Thierry Henry said David Raya is battling Declan Rice for Arsenal’s player of the season after another standout display against Atletico Madrid.
- Peter Schmeichel called Raya the Premier League’s outstanding performer this season and argued no goalkeeper has saved his team more points.
- Raya has at least a share of the Premier League Golden Glove with 17 clean sheets, with talkSPORT voices saying he could make it three in a row.
- Analysts praise his value beyond saves, pointing to calm passing and sweeping that help Arsenal build play as if with an extra outfield player.
- Reports cast his performance as pivotal for the Champions League final against Paris Saint‑Germain or Bayern Munich in Budapest, with a strong showing seen as boosting Arsenal’s chances.