Arsenal had failed to pick up all three points at the City Ground in recent seasons, drawing 0-0 on their previous two visits. Raya highlighted how much the squad has matured to finally overcome that poor record. The victory also marked a strong recovery following a painful defeat to Brighton and a subsequent 19-day gap without a fixture.
"We had experiences in the last two years where we drew 0-0 here, so I think we showed a lot of character to keep digging the result," Raya explained. "In the end with a few crosses and a few of Bukayo's balls, the ball went in thanks to Noni.
"The way we responded, the way we played, the way we came back, is incredible, you know. So, delighted with the performances we have put in every single game, there are things to improve, of course, as always, but we just take the positives and we’re looking forward to Wednesday now."