Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, spoke out after leading his team to victory over Chelsea in the latest English Premier League match.
Mikel Arteta, the "Gunners" manager, praised goalkeeper David Raya after his miraculous save during injury time helped the team secure a 2-1 home win over the "Blues" Chelsea in the English Premier League last night.
Arteta said, "Raya is undoubtedly one of our leaders. He is a goalkeeper who knows how to maintain focus and decide the outcome of a football match when needed. Sometimes he isn't involved much, but at crucial moments, he is right there."
"The save he made in the final moments was extremely difficult. It was a ball crossed in, not a shot, but in the end, it turned into an incredible save. My heart almost stopped when Raya saved us with his hands."
"It was a true London derby. We expected that because of the quality of the opponent and the individual talents they possess. We knew they were strong and very tough to play against."
"We had to endure tough moments to win this game, and in the end, we did. Even in the last few minutes, we couldn't control or dominate the situation as we wanted, and Chelsea played very well during that period. Ultimately, we won thanks to Raya."
As a result of this victory, Arsenal remains top of the table, extending their lead over second-placed Manchester City to 5 points.