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David Raya

David Raya — Arsenal goalkeeper, central to VAR decisions in West Ham match dispute.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Arsenal‘s first-choice goalkeeper David Raya won the Premier League Golden Glove in 2025-26 for the most clean sheets, with 19 in 37 games, as Arsenal won the title.

    Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer after Leeds exit
  3. May 2026
  4. Joy Online

    In an event in Madrid, De la Fuente named Athletic Club’s Unai Simón, Arsenal’s David Raya and Barcelona’s Joan García as his three goalkeepers, with Real Sociedad’s Álex Remiro absent.

    2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournament
  5. Joy Online

    Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice, Manchester CityErling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White were also shortlisted.

    Fernandes named Premier League player of season
  6. Daily Guide

    The Ghanaian attacker is shortlisted alongside some of the biggest names in English football, including Manchester City teammate, Erling Haaland, Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya, Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, Brentford striker, Igor Thiago, and Nott

    Antoine Semenyo Shortlisted For Premier League Player Of The Season Award
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago.

    Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season after historic campaign
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya, was adjudged to have been fouled after a VAR review.

    Disallowing West Ham equaliser against Arsenal was right- referees’ chief
  9. Joy Online

    Callum Wilson thought he had rescued a Premier League point for the Hammers on Sunday in the fifth minute of stoppage time, only for the video assistant referee (VAR) to intervene for a foul by Pablo on Gunners goalkeeper David Raya.

    Refs’ chief Webb confirms grappling consultation
  10. Daily Guide

    However, after a VAR review, referee Chris Kavanagh ruled the goal out for a foul by Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

    West Ham Seeks Explanation On Disallowed Goal Against Arsenal
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Yet his crestfallen opposite number Nuno Espirito Santo called for an end to the confusion over incidents at corners as Callum ‌Wilson’s stoppage-time goal was ruled out for interference on keeper David Raya after a lengthy VAR check.

    Arteta praises referee’s courage in pivotal decision
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    The excellent Alvarez sent a free-kick just wide, Antoine Griezmann hit the crossbar, and Ademola Lookman shot straight at David Raya when he should have scored from the centre of the box.

    Champions League semi-final: Arsenal held to draw by Atletico in first leg as late penalty overturned
Sport

Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer from Leeds

The News

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year. The 26-year-old French goalkeeper made 215 appearances across seven seasons with Leeds, keeping 70 clean sheets.

10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer from Leeds

    Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year. The 26-year-old French goalkeeper made 215 appearances across seven seasons with Leeds, keeping 70 clean sheets.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 25 May

  1. Spain names 26-player World Cup squad led by Lamine Yamal

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of season

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season after creating 132 chances and equalling the record for assists with 20 in a single season. The Portugal midfielder scored eight goals in 37 games as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana's Semenyo nominated for Premier League Player of Season

    Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted for the 2025/26 EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Season award after scoring 16 league goals and providing four assists across stints with Bournemouth and Manchester City. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward sits third in the Premier League scoring chart and is recognised among the award's elite nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, and others.

    15 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 14 May

  1. Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award after registering 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances, split between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. England referees' chief backs VAR disallowance of West Ham goal

    Howard Webb, chief of England's referees body (PGMOL), endorsed the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya. Webb stated the foul was clear because Raya was impeded and unable to catch the ball normally.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Referees chief confirms grappling consultation at season end

    Howard Webb, the referees' chief, has confirmed that a consultation about excessive grappling in the penalty area will take place at the end of the season. Webb defended the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday, saying the foul on goalkeeper David Raya had to be penalised because the goalkeeper's arms were being interfered with.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. West Ham to seek explanation for disallowed goal versus Arsenal

    West Ham United plan to contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after a VAR review led referee Chris Kavanagh to disallow Callum Wilson's late equaliser against Arsenal, with the club seeking clarification and access to audio conversations from the review process. Arsenal won the match 1-0, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points above Manchester City, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Arsenal beats West Ham 1-0 on disallowed corner goal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh's decision to disallow West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser for interference on keeper David Raya, preserving Arsenal's 1-0 victory and five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Arsenal draws Atletico in Champions League semi-final first leg

    Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both teams scoring from penalties. Arsenal's late penalty was overturned following a VAR check by referee Danny Makkelie, who deemed contact insufficient after initially pointing to the spot.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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