In a recent turn of events, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has cast doubt on Arsenal’s ability to secure the Premier League title, attributing their shortcomings to the choice of goalkeeper, David Raya.
Raya, currently on loan from Brentford, swiftly displaced Aaron Ramsdale as the No. 1 goalkeeper at Arsenal. However, the Spaniard’s shaky start at the Emirates, marred by two critical errors that nearly led to a defeat against Luton Town, has raised concerns about his suitability for the position.
Expressing his apprehensions, O’Hara emphasized the pivotal role of a top-tier goalkeeper in clinching the league title, citing stalwarts such as Cech, Van der Sar, Schmeichel, Alisson, and Ederson from past championship-winning teams. O’Hara asserted that Arsenal’s aspirations would be quashed with Raya guarding the goalposts, and criticized Mikel Arteta’s decision to place faith in the loanee.
“You’ve got to upgrade properly. David Raya is not that guy and he will end up costing them,” O’Hara opined during his talkSPORT appearance.
The prognosis given by O’Hara has sparked contemplation over Arsenal’s prospects with Raya between the sticks and has invited scrutiny over Arteta’s goalkeeping choices as the team’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues.
