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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024
by
Pokapoka124
on 20/09/2023, 14:01:43 UTC
I understand that a lot of Arsenal fans are worried about Aaron Ramsdale position at the club after David Raya replaced him in Goal against Everton on Sunday. To be honest, I knew Arteta liked Raya from way back and he was going to give him a chance to challenge for the shirt. What surprised me was that Ramsdale has not commited any "blunder" so far this season but he has been dropped. That says a lot about the standards Arteta is setting. It goes beyond obvious blunders.
Raya's calmness and distribution alone already give him an edge. I saw the stats about crosses claimed since last season. Raya beats Ramsdale hands down. I’m sure he considered all these things before he made the decision.
I don’t know why the fans should be worried because it is clear that Mikel Arteta is rotating the squad to contain the many games and fixtures the team have to play in this season. Arsenal have champions league game coming up this week, I think it was wise to start Raya against Everton and Ramsdale to start in the champions league match, that way both players get to play.