After the win at Goodison Park, when asked about Raya starting for the first time instead of Ramsdale, Arteta replied: `The reason is the same as Fabio Vieira playing, and Eddie Nketiah starting for Gabriel Jesus. I never wondered why.
Raya (middle) catches the ball in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over host Everton at Goodison Park in round 5 of the Premier League on September 17.
This summer, despite Ramsdale’s stable performance, Arsenal still borrowed Raya from Brentford with the option to buy it outright next year for a fee of $35 million.
Against Everton yesterday, Raya started for Arsenal for the first time.
Arteta said Raya increased both quality, depth and healthy competition in the wooden frame.
Arteta applauded Arsenal fans after winning 1-0 against Everton.
The Spanish coach said that twice he did not replace the goalkeeper in the middle of the match because he lacked courage and caused Arsenal to lose.
Therefore, Arteta wants to normalize the goalkeeper rotation and even leave open the possibility of replacing this position mid-match depending on developments and tactical requirements.
Yesterday, Arsenal faced many difficulties against Everton and only won 1-0 thanks to Leandro Trossard’s dangerous shot from Bukayo Saka’s pass in the penalty area.
Trossard (No. 19) in his goal against Everton was described by Arteta as `fantastic`.
Arsenal returned to the top 4 of the Premier League with 13 points, equal to Tottenham, Liverpool and two points behind Man City.
