Goalkeeper David Raya left Stamford Bridge in frustration as his side only managed a point in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in round 11 of the 2024/25 Premier League.
David Raya: Arsenal deserved to win against Chelsea
“I think we deserved more,” said David Raya after Arsenal’s draw with Chelsea. “I think the whole team showed really impressive character, especially at the start of the game. We created chances, had a goal disallowed and then scored. So I think Arsenal deserved more. We were very positive, we were always pushing forward and the team showed resilience.”
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"Even when we were level, we didn't back down and kept looking for a goal. We tried our best to score, create chances and make things difficult for the opponent. That's the character of the players," added the Spanish goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, coach Mikel Arteta could not hide his regret after losing to Chelsea. He said: "I think we had a good match. Arsenal started well, created chances but we were very unlucky. We missed some clear chances. We dominated one of the strongest teams in Europe but we didn't get the three points. That's what was missing."
In the big match against Chelsea, Arsenal welcomed the return of captain Martin Ødegaard after two months out due to injury. Despite having little time to train and play, Ødegaard was still trusted to start and played the full 90 minutes, contributing an assist. David has stressed the importance of the Norwegian midfielder to Arsenal, saying:
"We know how important Martin is to the team. Not just on the pitch but off it too. Martin gives us a special advantage. He's a great captain and he's a role model for us. Martin is a key player and we're delighted he's back."
The 1-1 draw moved Chelsea up to third place, while Arsenal are nine points behind leaders Liverpool.
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