Arsenal drop huge team news hint ahead Everton clash as Mikel Arteta faces David Raya decision
Arsenal has dropped a subtle clue regarding their choice of goalkeeper for the upcoming match against Everton on Sunday, with Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya competing for the starting spot.
The Gunners are heading to Goodison Park with the aim of making a strong comeback after the international break.
Under Mikel Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal has secured three wins and one draw in their first four Premier League games, making a promising start to their pursuit of another title.
Arteta faces the challenge of getting his team to perform at their highest level, especially considering their recent struggles in matches played in Merseyside.
In their previous encounter, Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Everton, with James Tarkowski’s headed goal from a set-piece being the decisive moment.
Despite Everton having only earned one point so far, they are optimistic about securing their first league victory of the season.
“Before I came here we’ve been to grounds where we haven’t won in 17 years and we’ve done it,” Arteta said on the struggles hs side have faced at Everton over the past few years. “We have to look at what’s important, what we lacked in certain games, and it’s just about putting that right and doing it.”
One of the pivotal decisions confronting Arteta this season revolves around his goalkeepers, especially with the addition of Raya to the squad during the summer transfer window.
Raya, who was the preferred choice for Brentford, is eager to secure a spot in the starting lineup ahead of Ramsdale.
Ramsdale has been a significant contributor for Arsenal since his arrival, swiftly displacing Bernd Leno to become the team’s primary goalkeeper. However, he now faces a similar challenge to his position with the presence of Raya. Given the international break provides an opportune moment to introduce players into the lineup, there could be a change against Everton.
Interestingly, the official Arsenal social media channel may have dropped a subtle clue regarding the head coach’s decision for the upcoming match on Sunday. In their customary pre-match hype graphic, the primary focus was on Ramsdale, potentially suggesting that his starting position is secure, at least for now.
Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether this hint definitively translates into the starting lineup, as players have occasionally appeared in such promotional images but not always started in the actual match.
Arsenal drop huge team news hint ahead Everton clash as Mikel Arteta faces David Raya decision
