Chris Sutton insists David Raya could cost Arsenal the Premier League title
According to Chris Sutton, the decision to consistently field David Raya in goal for Arsenal, despite occasional errors, might have consequences for their chances of winning the Premier League title.
Raya, a recent addition to the team, has secured the starting position over Aaron Ramsdale, who is also considered a capable goalkeeper.
Despite the competition for the goalkeeper role, Mikel Arteta has consistently chosen Raya over Ramsdale, who now finds himself as the backup.
Some argue that Ramsdale is equally, if not more, proficient than Raya.
Sutton, echoing the sentiments of other pundits, suggests that Arteta’s choice to stick with Raya could potentially hinder Arsenal’s pursuit of the title.
The concern is that if Raya’s mistakes persist, they could prove costly for the team in their quest for the Premier League championship.
“The one thing from Arteta’s perspective, and this Raya-Ramsdale debate: Will his stubbornness to carry on with David Raya in the position they’re in, could that cost them the title at the end of the season?’ Sutton asked on It’s All Kicking Off.
“I just don’t get it. I know what happened at the start, he was hinting there would be an even spread of games amongst both goalkeepers but the other night I thought there was a couple of huge errors.
“He can’t keep making those errors if Arsenal want to win the Premier League.”
Chris Sutton insists David Raya could cost Arsenal the Premier League title