Mikel Arteta praises David Raya for ‘heartstopping’ Arsenal victory

Goalkeeper made last-ditch save to deny Garnacho ‘David’s hand brought my heart back to life’ Mikel Arteta said his heart almost stopped before David Raya kept ­Arsenal’s title challenge on track with a stunning late save to deny 10‑man Chelsea a late equaliser at the Emirates Stadium. Raya was in exceptional form ­during a crucial 2-1 win, making a series of excellent stops during a tense encounter, and the Spaniard was alert when a cross from Alejandro Garnacho threatened to drift inside ...

By Jacob Steinberg at the Emirates Stadium