{"id":1244,"date":"2026-04-09T01:55:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2026-04-09T01:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:55:32","slug":"extraordinary-magnificent-incredible-arteta-raves-about-one-arsenal-star-after-champions-league-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1244","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Extraordinary, magnificent, incredible\u2019 – Arteta raves about one Arsenal star after Champions League win"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mikel Arteta singled out David Raya for praise after Arsenal\u2019s 1-0 Champions League win against Sporting CP. <\/p>\n

Kai Havertz dominated the headlines as the German struck a stoppage-time winner to hand his team a narrow advantage before the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. <\/p>\n

However, Arteta was most impressed with Raya, who denied Maxi Araujo with a stellar fingertip save. <\/p>\n

The Spaniard kept his side in the game with three more saves when Sporting piled on the pressure before Havertz\u2019s winner. <\/p>\n

Arteta was effusive in praise for Raya after the game, calling him \u2018extraordinary, magnificent and incredible\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Arteta on if he thinks David Raya is the best keeper in the world right now: \u201cI don\u2019t know. He’s extraordinary, magnificent, incredible. I don’t know the adjective, the right one. And with that, it’s enough. We are so happy to have him.\u201d <\/p>\n

On Raya\u2019s courage and will: <\/p>\n

\u201cThat’s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/H6IPzsyJeU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) April 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Arsenal were short on confidence ahead of Tuesday\u2019s Champions League encounter. <\/p>\n

The Gunners had lost back-to-back matches before the international break to end their quadruple dreams this season. <\/p>\n

They lost the League Cup final to Manchester City before being dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton. <\/p>\n

However, Arsenal bounced back with a positive performance in Portugal to record a 1-0 victory. <\/p>\n

The London giants struggled to create many clear-cut chances, but their defenders produced a solid defensive display to keep a clean sheet. <\/p>\n

Their attention now returns to the Premier League, where they take on Bournemouth in a home game on Saturday. <\/p>\n

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Arsenal are nine points clear at the top of the league standings, but they cannot afford any slip-ups.<\/p>\n

Arteta\u2019s side still have to play City, who have a game in hand, at the Etihad Stadium. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n