![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/aaron-ramsdales-pre-match-reaction-to-losing-arsenal-place-to-david-raya-spoke-volumes/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_GettyImages-1686699036.jpg&description=Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ruthlessly decided to drop Aaron Ramsdale for the Gunners' trip to Everton, with new signing David Raya getting the nod at Goodison Park Aaron Ramsdale was in a cheerful mood ahead of Arsenal's game against Everton, despite being brutally dropped for David Raya. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta made the decision to demote his No.1 goalkeeper for Sunday's away fixture in place of new signing Raya, who joined on loan from Brentford in the summer transfer window. Ramsdale had retained his place for the first four games of the new Premier League season, but when Arsenal made the journey to Merseyside, Arteta gave the gloves to his new addition. Ramsdale didn't let his head drop, though, as he was spotted smiling and sharing a hug with Raya during the warm-up. The 25-year-old, who earned a start for England on Tuesday as they beat Scotland 3-1, then had to take his place on the bench at Goodison Park, with Arteta having explained why Spain international Raya got the nod. "I think I mentioned that we wanted a bigger and better squad with two players with quality in this position, we have a lot of games coming up now over the next month," the Arsenal manager told Sky Sports. "We want to use the players we have and there'll be more opportunities for games in the future. We tried to put the best possible teams out to start the game, and then we have those that can finish a game. This is what we believe is the best way to balance the team out." Ramsdale's reaction backed up previous comments from Arteta, who was asked about how his goalkeeper responded to Raya's arrival last month. "Very positive," the Gunners boss affirmed. "The way I see them training, I saw a training session they did the other day, it was fantastic. Have your say! Did Aaron Ramsdale deserve to be dropped? Give us your verdict in the comments section. "I think the connection that they have straight away is really good, but this is something that doesn't surprise me. This is what I exp){kind=link}
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ruthlessly decided to drop Aaron Ramsdale for the Gunners’ trip to Everton, with new signing David Raya getting the nod at Goodison Park
Aaron Ramsdale was in a cheerful mood ahead of Arsenal’s game against Everton, despite being brutally dropped for David Raya.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta made the decision to demote his No.1 goalkeeper for Sunday’s away fixture in place of new signing Raya, who joined on loan from Brentford in the summer transfer window. Ramsdale had retained his place for the first four games of the new Premier League season, but when Arsenal made the journey to Merseyside, Arteta gave the gloves to his new addition.
Ramsdale didn’t let his head drop, though, as he was spotted smiling and sharing a hug with Raya during the warm-up. The 25-year-old, who earned a start for England on Tuesday as they beat Scotland 3-1, then had to take his place on the bench at Goodison Park, with Arteta having explained why Spain international Raya got the nod.
“I think I mentioned that we wanted a bigger and better squad with two players with quality in this position, we have a lot of games coming up now over the next month,” the Arsenal manager told Sky Sports.