Arsenal Keeper David Raya in the Running for Premier League Save of the Month
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Tough Competition for Raya
Raya faces stiff competition for the Save of the Month award. Other nominees include Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels, former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa, Chelsea’s robert Sanchez, Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega, and Ipswich Town’s Christian Walton. Raya is hoping to secure his second award of the season, having already won the prize for his outstanding save against Aston Villa in August. The winner will be chosen by a combination of fan votes and the opinions of a panel of experts.Arsenal supporters can definitely help Raya claim the coveted award by casting their vote until 11am on Monday,January 6th (UK time) through the provided link: [https://preml.ge/sotmdec2024](https://preml.ge/sotmdec2024).## David Raya: ”A double Save? It Was Instinct”
**Archyde:** David, thank you for joining us today. Congratulations on being nominated for Premier League save of the Month for your astonishing stop against Manchester United. Can you walk us thru those crucial moments?
**David Raya:** Thanks for having me. The goal was always going to be under pressure from a set-piece. de Ligt got a good head to it, adn for a moment, I thought it was going in. It all happened so fast, but my instinct took over.Thankfully, I managed to get a fingertip on it.
**Archyde:** It seemed almost like a double save! Your reflexes were phenomenal. Was there a strategy going into that free kick?
**David Raya:** Not really a strategy in this very way. The lads in front of me did a great job of blocking the immediate shot, which helped. After that,it was just about reacting to the second ball and using anything I could to keep it out.
**Archyde:** You’re no stranger to stunning saves this season, having already won Save of the Month for your effort against Aston Villa earlier this year. What does it mean to be recognized for those crucial moments?
**David Raya:** It’s a great honor, of course. It confirms that I’m performing at a high level, and it’s always nice to known that your hard work is paying off. But ultimately, the most critically important thing is helping the team secure victories.
**Archyde:** Absolutely. This Save of the month nomination comes with some tough competition.emiliano Martinez, Robert Sanchez, Stefan Ortega, matz Sels, and Christian Walton are all in the running.
**David Raya:** Thay’re all fantastic goalkeepers,and it’s a testament to the quality of the League.
**Archyde:** with such a strong field, do you have a message for the Arsenal fans who might potentially be voting for you?
**David Raya:** I appreciate all the support from the Arsenal faithful. They’re incredible, and it means a lot to have their backing. If they want to cast a vote,I’d be eternally grateful.
**Archyde:** looking ahead, what are your hopes for the rest of the season, both personally and for the team?
**David Raya:** I’m focused on continuing to improve, helping the team, and hopefully, we can challenge for trophies at the end of the season. It’s shaping up to be a very exciting campaign.
**Archyde:** We’ll certainly be watching closely. Thank you for your time, David.
**Archyde:** Readers, what do you think? Does David Raya London deserve the Save of the Month award? Let us know in the comments below!
