US Edition'Best Keeper in the World': Kai Havertz Hails Arsenal Teammate David Raya After Sporting Heroics
David Raya made key saves and Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time as Arsenal took a 1-0 first-leg lead, Arteta said.
- On Tuesday, substitute Kai Havertz struck in the first minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win for Arsenal against Sporting Lisbon.
- Manager Mikel Arteta admitted his side had a "point to prove" after consecutive defeats reduced their trophy aspirations from four to two before arriving in Portugal.
- Goalkeeper David Raya produced a sensational save to deny Maxi Araujo early on, then delivered a fine double stop late in the contest to keep Arsenal alive.
- Arteta hailed Raya as "extraordinary," while Havertz branded him "the best keeper in the world" for his 22 clean sheets in 41 appearances this season.
- Sporting head coach Rui Borges insisted his side remains in the tie ahead of next week's return leg at the Emirates, stating, "We have to look forward to the next match.
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Mikel Arteta hails ‘extraordinary’ Arsenal star after Champions League victory in Lisbon
Mikel Arteta described goalkeeper David Raya as "extraordinary" following his match-saving display as Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 Champions League triumph against Sporting Lisbon.The late victory, achieved courtesy of substitute Kai Havertz in stoppage time, puts the Gunners in a strong position ahead of next week's quarter-final second leg at the Emirates.Raya also played a key role, denying Maxi Araujo and having an impressive double save la…
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