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Declan Rice - next England captain? Arsenal midfielder can use World Cup to show why he is Harry Kane's ideal successor

After Arsenal lost to Manchester City in April, Declan Rice, perhaps a little inadvertently, went viral. The England midfielder slumped on h...

JUNE 15 • goal

Declan Rice - next England captain? Arsenal midfielder can use World Cup to show why he is Harry Kane's ideal successor

Three saves against PSG David Raya recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Raya was the only goalkeeper to make a meaningful save across both the 120 minutes and the penalty shootout in Saturday's heartbreaking 1-1 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest. His most significant intervention came in extra time when Bradley Barcola raced through on goal with his first touch after coming off the bench, only for Raya to read the danger perfectly and smother the ball at the winger's feet before he could finish. The Spanish goalkeeper also denied Nuno Mendes in the penalty shootout, but could not prevent Gabriel's crucial miss from ultimately condemning Arsenal to defeat and extending the club's wait for a first European crown. Raya ends the 2025-26 season with 28 clean sheets, 96 saves and 31 goals conceded across 51 appearances in all competitions, further cementing his reputation as one of the world's top goalkeepers. His consistency, composure and shot-stopping ability were central to Arsenal's success throughout the campaign, and he is set to travel to the 2026 World Cup with Spain as the backup to Unai Simon.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

This is how Arsenal can upset the odds to beat PSG in the Champions League final

Arsenal is the underdog heading into the Champions League final against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Rice and Raya signings took Arsenal to 'next level' – Arteta Declan Rice and David Raya were signed by Mikel Arteta in 2023 and went on to play key roles in Arsenal's Premier League triumph.

MAY 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Bruno Fernandes, Nico O'Reilly Earn End Of Season Player Honors

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's versatile academy graduate Nico O'Reilly earned of the season honors.

MAY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Bruno Fernandes, Nico O'Reilly Earn End Of Season Player Honors

'Trust the process' has paid off! Love him or hate him, Mikel Arteta deserves respect for ending Arsenal's Premier League title drought

This time last year, Gary Neville argued that Mikel Arteta's most notable achievement at Arsenal was not his 2020 FA Cup win - but still bei...

MAY 19 • goal

'Trust the process' has paid off! Love him or hate him, Mikel Arteta deserves respect for ending Arsenal's Premier League title drought

Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley

Arsenal has closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by beating Burnley 1-0 in its penultimate game of the campaign

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet David Raya had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win against Burnley.

Impact Raya didn't face any trouble at all as Arsenal clamped down defensively after grabbing the lead in the first half. The goalkeeper will need to be on point as Arsenal try to secure the league title against Crystal Palace, a side which has scored just 40 times in 37 matches. Arsenal could win the league Tuesday if Man City lose or draw to Bournemouth.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer's title race following England row

Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call, Scotland said: Hold my beer

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Secures clean sheet David Raya recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus West Ham United.

Impact Raya produced the save of the match in Sunday's 1-0 win at West Ham, staying big with his legs to deny Mateus Fernandes when the Portuguese midfielder broke clean through on goal in the second half in what was the most dangerous moment of the match for his side, a moment that proved decisive as Leandro Trossard scored at the other end just five minutes later. The Spanish goalkeeper also dealt confidently with Taty Castellanos's diving header in the first half, springing to his right to keep his side level as West Ham were growing into the match, before surviving a dramatic VAR check in stoppage time when Callum Wilson's goal was ruled out for a foul on Raya during the preceding corner. Raya has kept 18 clean sheets across 36 Premier League appearances this season, the most of any goalkeeper in the division and a cornerstone of his side's title push. He will look to maintain his momentum in the next match against Burnley.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it

FIFA experts say referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with th...

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Why was West Ham goal disallowed vs. Arsenal? David Raya incident explained as VAR saves Gunners | Sporting News A potentially significant moment in the Premier League title race saw VAR give Arsenal a massive boost.

MAY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Late goal and dramatic VAR call help Arsenal stay in control of Premier League title race

Arsenal has stayed in control of the Premier League title race by beating relegation-threatened West Ham 1-0 thanks to an 83rd-minute goal by Leandro Trossard and a dramatic late V...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Two saves for final spot David Raya made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raya stopped both shots he faced during Tuesday's win, earning the win, clean sheet, and spot in the Champions League final. It was another excellent defensive showing from Arsenal, who play conservatively, giving Raya clean sheet upside every time he steps on the pitch. The only downside is that he generally faces so few shots that even a single goal allowed ruins his day.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico's Champions League dream ends amid penalty decisions that didn't go its way

Atletico Madrid's hopes of winning the Champions League title for the first time ended in a semifinal loss to Arsenal in which two second-half penalty decisions didn’t go its way

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed...

MAY 5 • goal

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: The Gunners are going to Budapest! Bukayo Saka on the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side to Champions League final on night to remember in north London

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by defeating Atletico Madrid...

MAY 5 • goal

Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: The Gunners are going to Budapest! Bukayo Saka on the spot to send Mikel Arteta's side to Champions League final on night to remember in north London

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico

Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

MAY 5 • Associated Press

One save in another clean sheet win David Raya recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Fulham.

Impact Raya kept his 17th clean sheet of the Premier League season as Arsenal put their lead out to six points in the lead with City having games in hand. He was only required to make one save, but he has kept clean sheets in his last two Premier League games and six clean sheets in his last nine games.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in draw Raya registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raya came up with a huge save in the first half, denying Julian Alvarez on a long-range free kick to keep things level before Viktor Gyokeres buried Arsenal's penalty in the 43rd minute. He was tested again after the break with Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman both pushing forward, and he answered the call, finishing with three saves as Arsenal grinded out a 1-1 draw to keep the semifinal tie wide open heading into the return leg at the Emirates. Raya will aim to carry that momentum into Saturday's matchup against Fulham with the decisive second leg looming on Tuesday.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have drawn 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

'I've spent 14 years preparing for this' – Raya ready for Arsenal's trophy pursuit Arsenal are still within a chance of winning the Premier League and Champions League this season, and David Raya is ready for the run-in.

APRIL 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Keeps clean sheet David Raya had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact After a few rough efforts across EPL and UCL contests, Raya got back to his usual self with a clean sheet against Newcastle. He'll be tasked with holding down the fort against Atletico Madrid in UCL play beginning Wednesday, though the LaLiga side is known more for its defense than scoring prowess.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two against City Raya registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Raya was beaten twice Sunday, but neither due to his own mistakes, still making two saves in the rough loss. This comes as a second straight game without a clean sheet in league play, not at his best when the club most needs it. He will now prepare for a massive match against Newcastle, needing a win to keep their chances of a title alive.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Man City player ratings vs Arsenal: Erling Haaland has his revenge! Star striker turns Premier League title race on its head while Rayan Cherki dazzles as Gigi Donnarumma disaster goes unpunished

Erling Haaland scored for the first time in the Premier League since February on Sunday, and his intervention was more than worth the wait a...

APRIL 19 • goal

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