Arsenal boss Arteta refuses to blame Raya after keeper's blunders at Luton

Santi Romero 1 year ago 1.2k
David Raya conceded three goals at Kenilworth Road. EFE

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta avoided answering reporters' questions about David Raya's blunders as the goalkeeper could have done better in two of the three goals the Gunners conceded at Kenilworth Road.

David Raya did not have his best performance for Arsenal in the Gunners' late comeback against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The Spanish goalkeeper's two blunders that cost Arsenal two goals that could have denied them victory.

However, Spanish manager Mikel Arteta refused to answer reporters' questions about David Raya's poor performance, refusing to blame the former Brentford keeper for conceding three goals against the Hatters.

"Today we conceded some goals we'll be disappointed with. We have to defend better the situations as a team, certain things leading to the goals and it is not about blaming, we have never done it and we are not going to do it now," he said.

Then asked if he had spoken to Raya, the Spanish manager added: "I have spoken with all the team and they are jumping. I'm a really happy manager today.

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