Raya wins Premier League award with stunning December save

David Raya has been named the Premier League Save of the Month for December following a remarkable stop for Arsenal in their 2-1 victory over Brighton. The Spaniard’s save, which denied Yankuba Minteh what would have been a late equaliser, has earned widespread praise and underlines his importance to the Gunners’ defensive structure.

Raya’s impact at Arsenal

Arsenal boasts a talented defensive unit, but Raya has quickly established himself as a key figure between the posts. Initially, Aaron Ramsdale was the first-choice goalkeeper, and the signing of Raya raised some questions at the time. However, the Spaniard has silenced his critics with consistent performances, earning back-to-back Golden Glove awards in the Premier League and positioning himself as a contender to secure a third consecutive award by the end of the season.

His reliability is a major factor in Arsenal conceding relatively few goals across all competitions. Nearly every month, Raya produces a save that could be considered Save of the Month, demonstrating not only his shot-stopping ability but also his composure under pressure. His performance against Brighton is a prime example, helping secure crucial points in a tightly contested match.