Arteta in intense exchange with Raya seconds after Arsenal goal vs Man City
· Scott Trotter · 2026-08-16T15:05:23+00:00 · nguồn gốc
Mikel Arteta in intense exchange with David Raya moments after Arsenal goal vs Man City
Mikel Arteta was seen having an intense exchange with goalkeeper David Raya immediately after Arsenal's second goal against Manchester City.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spent little time celebrating Kai Havertz's goal in the Community Shield, instead focusing on delivering an intense message to goalkeeper David Raya. An animated Arteta wore a stern expression as he spoke to Raya on the touchline while the rest of the Gunners' team celebrated their second goal of the match against Manchester City at the Principality Stadium.
The exchange appeared intense but was not confrontational, with Spanish World Cup winner Raya gesturing up the field as he conversed with his manager. "We're up 2-nil and Arteta is still telling Raya what he needs to improve lmao. Man is a demon," remarked one supporter on X. Another fan, however, believed Raya had actively sought out his manager. "David Raya went to Mikel Arteta for more notes instead of going to celebrate the 2nd goal," they commented.
Arsenal had taken the lead against their Premier League rivals in Cardiff courtesy of a goal from Riccardo Calafiori inside the first minute. Myles Lewis-Skelly's incisive pass cut through City's backline as the Italian got the new campaign off to a flying start.
Although Havertz doubled the Londoners' advantage after 28 minutes, capitalising on some clumsy goalkeeping from Gianluigi Donnarumma, Raya was still required to remain sharp for the champions.
He produced a fine low save to deny a curling effort from Phil Foden before pulling off a commanding close-range stop from Erling Haaland later in the first half.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spent little time celebrating Kai Havertz's goal in the Community Shield, instead focusing on delivering an intense message to goalkeeper David Raya. An animated Arteta wore a stern expression as he spoke to Raya on the touchline while the rest of the Gunners' team celebrated their second goal of the match against Manchester City at the Principality Stadium.
The exchange appeared intense but was not confrontational, with Spanish World Cup winner Raya gesturing up the field as he conversed with his manager. "We're up 2-nil and Arteta is still telling Raya what he needs to improve lmao. Man is a demon," remarked one supporter on X. Another fan, however, believed Raya had actively sought out his manager. "David Raya went to Mikel Arteta for more notes instead of going to celebrate the 2nd goal," they commented.
Arsenal had taken the lead against their Premier League rivals in Cardiff courtesy of a goal from Riccardo Calafiori inside the first minute. Myles Lewis-Skelly's incisive pass cut through City's backline as the Italian got the new campaign off to a flying start.
Although Havertz doubled the Londoners' advantage after 28 minutes, capitalising on some clumsy goalkeeping from Gianluigi Donnarumma, Raya was still required to remain sharp for the champions.
He produced a fine low save to deny a curling effort from Phil Foden before pulling off a commanding close-range stop from Erling Haaland later in the first half.
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