Overview
- Henry said on CBS Sports that Raya should be in contention for the award following Arsenal’s 2-0 second-leg victory over Bayer Leverkusen that sealed a Champions League quarter-final place.
- Raya’s display included an 87th-minute save to preserve the two-goal cushion, a moment widely cited in post-match analysis.
- The goalkeeper has 21 clean sheets in 40 appearances this season and has conceded 25 goals across all competitions.
- Declan Rice praised Raya’s intensity in training and described him as a growing leader who boosts the team’s confidence.
- Raya’s permanent move from Brentford for a reported £27m is being hailed as a bargain, even as Mikel Arteta’s use of Kepa Arrizabalaga in domestic cups shapes Raya’s game-time in those competitions.