SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 19 Sept 2026
Begovic Breaks Down Six Keys To Raya's Arsenal Success
A Premier League-winning keeper unpacks what makes Arsenal's No 1 tick, from his spring to the area he still wants to sharpen.
David Raya
player
Club
Arsenal
Nationality
Spanish
Position
Goalkeeper
Honours
Three straight Golden Gloves
In the running
Yashin Trophy
What happened. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic broke down David Raya's game across six key areas for the Daily Mail, covering his decision-making, spring and areas for improvement. Begovic highlighted Raya's patience in one-on-ones, pointing to his point-blank save from Mateus Fernandes against West Ham in May.
- Raya has won three consecutive Premier League Golden Gloves and was key to last season's title
- Only Petr Cech and Joe Hart, on four each, have more Golden Gloves
- Begovic praised Raya's decision-making, technique choices and timing when coming out
“This is where he comes to life”
— Asmir Begovic
Raya is chasing a record-equalling fourth Golden Glove and is in contention for the Yashin Trophy.
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