In Arsenal‘s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, goalkeeper David Raya accomplished a remarkable feat that no other Gunners player had achieved in over three decades. With this crucial win at Old Trafford, Mikel Arteta’s team reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League table.
The decisive goal came from Leandro Trossard in the first half, after which Arsenal maintained control to secure the victory. Their focus now turns to Manchester City’s upcoming match against Tottenham, which will determine if Arsenal will have destiny in their own hands heading into the final day of the season. If City fails to defeat Spurs, Arsenal will lead the table before the last gameweek.
Despite the close scoreline, Arsenal largely dominated their match against Manchester United, with their opponents managing just two shots on target throughout the game. Raya, the Arsenal goalkeeper, had a relatively quiet afternoon before receiving a booking for time-wasting late in the game. Following the match, Raya joined David Seaman as the only Arsenal goalkeepers to keep clean sheets away from home against both Manchester City and Manchester United in a single season, according to OptaJoe. Seaman achieved this milestone during the 1992/93 campaign, a period when Manchester City’s status in the league was less prominent. However, City’s subsequent rise to dominance has made such defensive achievements against them rare.
