The success of Raya is a testament to the defensive structure built by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium. Working behind the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel, Raya has become the final piece of the puzzle for a team that has consistently proved to be the toughest to break down in the league over the last three seasons.
So far this season, the Gunners have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League, with 26, ahead of Man City (32), Man Utd (48), and Liverpool (47). Meanwhile, they have conceded just six goals in the Champions League, where they are still in the semi-finals.