Ahead of match day 9 of 2023/24 Premier League season, only one goalkeepers has got clean sheet percentage of more than 50. Interestingly, Arsenal’s David Raya is the player with this record…CONTINUE READING>> ...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
How did he do it?
Raya has kept 75 percent clean sheets so far this term. This, in fact, is the highest in the Big 5 Leagues. The Spaniard made his debut for the Gunners on match day 5 of the season. He did not concede any goal in the game as get successful quench the threat of Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye in the game.
In fact, his 30 carries in the game was greater than that of any opposition player. The 28-year-old goalie was in action against Tottenham on September 24.
This time, he made another appearance in the competition. This time, he saved multiple shots from Richarlison and Brennan Johnson. However, he shipped to goals.
The reigning UEFA Nations League champion was again in goal of match day 7. This time, it was only Scottish midfielder, that posed threat but Raya silenced the shot.
The Spain international kept his third clean sheet on game week for of the current EPL season just before the international break. He stopped a cross that might have resulted in goal and contributed to attack.
Since the beginning of the season, only one other goalkeeper had more than 50% clean sheets in the English top flight. This is Sam Johnstone of Crystal Palace that has got 4 shut-outs in 8 matches. Meanwhile, Raya will be facing his compatriot who has only got 37.5 clean sheet percent on match day 9…CONTINUE READING>>
