David Raya reflects on pivotal save in Arsenal's title race victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

David Raya discussed a critical save he made against Matheus Fernandes during Arsenal's match at West Ham United in May 2026. The match held importance for Arsenal as they were competing in a tight Premier League title race. Raya's close-range stop occurred in the 70th minute and helped maintain a 0-0 score until Arsenal eventually won the match 1-0 with a late goal from Leandro Trossard. Raya believes this save was vital for keeping Arsenal's championship hopes alive, stating it was a decisive moment in their season. Arsenal went on to win the Premier League by seven points.
- •Raya made a crucial save against Fernandes in the 70th minute.
- •Arsenal won the match 1-0 against West Ham United.
- •Raya stated that the save was significant for the team's title chances.
- •The victory helped Arsenal maintain a five-point lead in the league.
- •Arsenal eventually won the Premier League by seven points.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — David Raya Names His One Save That Won Arsenal the Premier League
"The Spaniard reflects on the miraculous stop against Matheus Fernandes that defined a high-stakes title race, admitting the Gunners’ championship hopes may have vanished without his heroics.
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