Arsenal maintained their winning start to the 2024/25 Premier League season, and Saturday's 2-0 win at Aston Villa came in no small part thanks to goalkeeper David Raya's outstanding performance.
Raya has yet to concede a goal in Arsenal's two matches, and with the contest goalless at Villa Park, he produced a sensational save to keep out a header from Villa's Ollie Watkins.
That key save caught the eye of Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, who has named Raya in his Team of the Week that features players from SEVEN different clubs.
David Raya (Arsenal)
"An unbelievable save from Watkins when it was 0-0, and a few others to keep back-to-back clean sheets and set up Arsenal for the statement win."
David Raya 🧤⛔️ pic.twitter.com/DelM8T5sm6
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 25, 2024
Cristian Romero (Spurs)
"Scored Spurs' third goal with a towering header and ensured it was a tough afternoon for Everton's forwards."
Max Kilman (West Ham)
"Produced a dominant performance in the heart of West Ham's defence. Could prove to be a shrewd signing."
Micky van de Ven (Spurs)
"Gave a tireless display at both ends of the pitch. Nothing got past him, and his brilliant run set up Spurs' fourth goal."
James Milner (Brighton)
"There's no stopping him! He may be 38, but Milner stamped his authority on the midfield."
Noni Madueke (Chelsea)
"Scored a 14-minute hat-trick at one end, but also took his defensive duties seriously at the other. His best performance for Chelsea."
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
"Unplayable. Directly involved in all three of Madueke's goals, and scored one himself."
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
"Villa's standout performer. Superb throughout and didn't deserve to be on the losing side."
Joao Pedro (Brighton)
"Popped up with the all-important winner to reward a tireless display."
Erling Haaland (Man City)
"Another hat-trick for the collection. He could need a new trophy cabinet by the end of the year!"
Son Heung-min (Spurs)
"Playing as a centre-forward in Dominic Solanke's absence, he ran Everton ragged, and also scored twice."
Manager: Julen Lopetegui (West Ham)
"After a disappointing opening-day loss, Lopetegui tasted victory for the first time as West Ham head coach, with their derby win at Crystal Palace."