Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defends David Raya following criticism from Gary Neville

David Raya looked shaky in Man City game and Neville criticised him.

David Raya has been on the radar of Gary Neville for his performance. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended David Raya following criticism from the former Man United legend. The summer signing had shaky moments in Arsenal’s win against Man City on the weekend.

Ramsdale has been benched for Raya partly because the Spaniard is perceived to be much better with his feet. The loanee struggled with the press of City and nearly gave them a goal as they charged at him.

The Brentford goalkeeper looked shaky in those moments and Neville said, ‘He’s just a bit jittery, Raya. He’s not seeing things as clearly as Arsenal fans would like.’

Following the game, Arteta responded, as quoted by Mirror Football:

‘[City] give you a lot [of problems] and we gave them a lot of issues as well.

‘It is not easy to get out. You need the right timing, the right movement, the right moments. I like the courage.’

Facing a team like Manchester City and keeping a clean sheet is a great achievement from any goalkeeper and Raya should deserve praise.

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