Arsenal Goalkeeper David Raya Saves Late Goal Against Chelsea

Manager Mikel Arteta praises Raya's clutch performance to preserve Arsenal's lead.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a crucial Premier League match, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made a last-minute save to preserve his team's lead over Chelsea. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Raya's heroics, saying the save brought his heart "back to life" as Arsenal extended their lead atop the league table.

Why it matters

The win over Chelsea keeps Arsenal firmly in control of the Premier League title race, as they now hold a five-point lead over their rivals. Raya's save was a pivotal moment that prevented Chelsea from snatching a crucial point.

The details

With the score 1-0 to Arsenal in stoppage time, Chelsea mounted a final attack looking to equalize. However, Raya made a diving save to deny Chelsea's shot and secure the three points for Arsenal.

  • The match took place on March 1, 2026.

The players

David Raya

The Arsenal goalkeeper who made the crucial late save against Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta

The manager of Arsenal who praised Raya's performance after the match.

Chelsea

The opposing team that Arsenal defeated 1-0.

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What they’re saying

“My heart almost stopped, but then it came back to life when David made that save.”

— Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Manager (The Daily Mail)

What’s next

Arsenal will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the Premier League title.

The takeaway

Raya's late heroics demonstrated Arsenal's resilience and ability to grind out crucial wins, even against tough opponents like Chelsea, as they aim to clinch their first league title in years.