Penalty Save Propels David Raya to Premier League Award
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya won the Premier League Player of the Matchweek award on September 16, 2026, following a standout performance against Sunderland. Raya secured 26 percent of the popular vote to claim consecutive weekly honors for the club.
Penalty Save and Distribution Drive Arsenal Goalkeeper to Poll Victory
Raya earned the distinction by denying Enzo Le Fee from the penalty spot before anchoring his side’s defensive distribution and claiming high balls under pressure. That decisive moment edged out Hull City player Mohamed Belloumi, who finished second in the voting with 23 percent. The performance also earned the goalkeeper a spot in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week.
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clubThe recognition arrives during the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign, marking the second consecutive week an Arsenal player has claimed the weekly honor following Martin Odegaard’s success against Chelsea.
