David Raya has fired a warning to Aaron Ramsdale after taking his number-one spot at Arsenal.
The Spaniard says Rmasdale must now fight for his place back in the team after being dropped.
Raya has started in Arsenal’s last two matches and kept clean sheets in both matches.
Raya: “If Aaron comes back in he needs to fight for the team”
Selhurst Park, Selhurst, London, UK. 21st Aug, 2023. Premier League Football, Crystal Palace versus Arsenal; Arsenal goalkeepers Karl Hein, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya warm up ahead of the match. Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News 2RJ87RN Selhurst Park, Selhurst, London, UK. 21st Aug, 2023. Premier League Football, Crystal Palace versus Arsenal; Arsenal goalkeepers Karl Hein, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya warm up ahead of the match. Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)
The signing of David Raya from Arsenal raised many eyebrows with Ramsdale looking like a stalwart in Mikel Arteta’s team.
However, the former Brentford shot-stopper looks to have taken Ramsdale’s place in the starting line-up.
The 28-year-old has produced back-to-back impressive performances for the Gunners.
Raya said: “That’s his [Arteta’s] choice, not my choice.
“If Aaron comes back in he needs to fight for the team and to win games.
“I think it’s the first time that two top goalies are on the same team. That’s just part of football now.”
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