Man United 0-1 Arsenal - 3 takeaways as Gunners open season in gritty fashion

Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford and there was plenty to take from an uninspiring performance
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David Raya
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Raya in Golden Glove form...already

Remember when fans were up in arms over signing Raya when Arteta had Aaron Ramsdale in goal? Yeah, it feels like a long time ago, doesn't it?

Against United, Raya was in superb form after a shaky start, thwarting countless United attacks with superb saves time and time again, with his save from Matheus Cunha being the pick of the bunch.

It could be looked at two ways, Raya was sublime in goal, but other side of the coin is that he was tested far too often.

Either way, an opening day clean sheet is in the Spaniard's back pocket.

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