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David Raya played down his goalkeeping heroics following his man of the match display in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the Champions League. The Gunners, without injured skipper Martin Odegaard, earned a creditable point at the home of the Europea League holders but were indebted to their No.1. Spain international Raya, now firmly established as the club’s first choice between the sticks following the summer departure of Aaron Ramsdale, has been in superb form already this season. The Spain international registered his fourth clean sheet in five games last night, but only after he performed an incredible double save…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to accept corporate hospitality from Arsenal Football Club, insisting it would cost the taxpayer ‘an absolute fortune’ for him to sit in the stands at the Emirates. Starmer has been an avid supporter of Arsenal since the 1980s and has been a season-ticket holder for a number of years, with the 62-year-old often pictured watching the club both home and away. However, since becoming PM, Starmer has been advised by security officials to refrain from using his normal seat, where he had previously watched the Gunners with his teenage son, Toby,…

Gian Piero Gasperini heaped praise on David Raya’s ‘fantastic’ and ‘crucial’ double-save following Atalanta’s stalemate with Arsenal in the Champions League, comparing the goalkeeper’s reflexes to those of a cat. Serie A outfit Atalanta were awarded a penalty in the 48th minute after Thomas Partey’s clumsy foul on Ederson and Mateo Retegui stepped up to take the spot-kick at in Bergamo. Raya got down low to his right-hand side to deny Retegui’s initial effort before quickly returning to his feet to keep out the forward’s headed rebound and keep the scoreline goalless. It proved the standout moment from an otherwise…

Mikel Arteta praised Riccardo Calafiori after the summer signing made an impressive cameo appearance as a second half substitute against Atalanta. The Italy international has had to bide his time for opportunities since his arrival from Bologna in the summer and missed the north London derby as a result of the calf injury he picked up playing for his country a fortnight ago. Jurrien Timber, whose first season with Arsenal was wiped out due to a knee injury, has made a convincing bid to nail down the left-back spot this season, but is likely to face increased competition from Calafiori…

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed that Alisson is a doubt for the side’s upcoming Premier League clash with Bournemouth due to a muscle injury. Alisson has started all four of Liverpool’s top-flight matches this season and played the full 90 minutes of the Merseyside giants’ 3-1 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old goalkeeper complained of a muscle issue prior to the win but played through the discomfort as goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai got Liverpool’s European campaign off to the perfect start at the San Siro.…

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Fulham which could see the Magpies go top of the Premier League. The 24-year-old suffered eye and foot injuries during last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Wolves and Anthony Gordon is standing by to deputise in a central role. Asked how the Sweden international was, head coach Eddie Howe said: ‘Good question, I’ll find out more today. ‘It was a strange one with his eye. The ball just grazed his eye and we felt at that time, that was the main reason for him coming off the pitch. ‘Then he…

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