David Raya Records 13th Clean Sheet, Winning MOTM Award in Arsenal's Win Over Newcastle

David Raya was the standout performer in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, delivering a commanding display that earned him the Player of the Match award. His crucial saves in both halves ensured Arsenal maintained their clean sheet, bringing his tally to 13 clean sheets this season—more than any other Premier League goalkeeper.

The match's decisive moment came in the 54th minute, when Declan Rice curled a stunning first-time shot past Newcastle's goalkeeper after receiving a precise pass from Martin Ødegaard. 

Despite Newcastle's aggressive attempts to break through, Raya remained composed, making key stops to deny Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães. His performance further solidified Arsenal’s defensive strength and played a pivotal role in their Champions League qualification.

With this win, Arsenal now sit five points clear of Newcastle, all but securing their second-place finish in the league.