I don't disagree that Raya has done a fantastic job. But how can you say definitively that Ramsdale wouldn't have grown as a player playing more consistently and done as good a job. To say Raya has "won" feels ridiculous to mention.

[–] bootinelli@lemmyis.fun 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I get it. We all love Ramsdale, but there's not much room for experimentation when you're trying to beat Man City to the PL.

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Not this City team... sigh

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Should've played him in the Champions League.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The save just before you posted this was so dodgy. Even if he didn't catch the ball, pushing it into the middle of the six yard box is insane.

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

He's not been perfect for sure. I think he's benefited from having Saliba and Gabriel in front of him, which is what you want as a keeper anyway.

[–] raumdeuter@mastodon.social 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Raya won based on the new Arteta requirements for the position

[–] nuggsy@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

I can agree with that. But I don't feel like that's what the commentator was basing his comment off of