 Martin Keown believes Aaron Ramsdale's task of regaining his spot in the starting XI will be challenging after David Raya's impressive start to life at Arsenal. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Raya joined from Brentford on loan with an option to buy in the summer and made his debut for the club in their 1-0 win over Everton last weekend. The Spaniard started again on Wednesday night as Arsenal made their return to the Champions League with a convincing 4-0 win against PSV Eindhoven. Ramsdale has been a virtual ever-present figure since replacing Bernd Leno after his move from Sheffield United, but Keown believes the Englishman will have a tough time getting back in the team given Raya's level of performance thus far. 'It's going to be difficult to unseat Raya now that he's got into the team,' Keown said on TNT Sport. 'There was a montage of [Raya's] long balls and calm moments. He's calmness personified and that's the problem for Ramsdale. 'He's three for four years younger, how is he going to react to this? He didn't look happy sitting on the bench but he can only prove himself when he gets another opportunity. 'I think Arteta will leave it as it is because Raya looked very comfortable in that position.' Raya has impressed in his first two appearances and is yet to concede a goal (Picture: Getty) Raya impressed at Brentford during their first two seasons in the Premier League before making clear his desire to leave at the end of the last campaign. His consistent level of performance earned him a move to the North London club and Keown believes it could give him the edge over Ramsdale. 'Is Arteta looking back to some of the situations last season, like against Southampton, where there were some difficult moments for Ramsdale,' the former Arsenal captain said. 'Does he feel this goalkeeper Raya is better in those situations and calmer? Does he lo){kind=link}
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Martin Keown believes Aaron Ramsdale’s task of regaining his spot in the starting XI will be challenging after David Raya’s impressive start to life at Arsenal.
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Raya joined from Brentford on loan with an option to buy in the summer and made his debut for the club in their 1-0 win over Everton last weekend.
The Spaniard started again on Wednesday night as Arsenal made their return to the Champions League with a convincing 4-0 win against PSV Eindhoven.