{"id":301560,"date":"2023-12-06T00:24:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T00:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=301560"},"modified":"2023-12-06T00:24:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T00:24:45","slug":"the-notebook-raya-tests-artetas-trust-with-two-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/the-notebook-raya-tests-artetas-trust-with-two-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"THE NOTEBOOK: Raya tests Arteta's trust with two mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
There were several talking points from a thrilling encounter at Kenilworth Road, where Arsenal secured a dramatic late victory against Luton Town.<\/p>\n
The league-leaders looked to be heading towards a draw, when Declan Rice stepped up to score a massive goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Arsenal’s victory sends them five points clear at the top of the table, before nearest rivals Liverpool and Man City play tomorrow.<\/p>\n
However, there were some concerns to come from the game, particularly in goal with David Raya struggling between the sticks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mail Sport takes a look at some of the talking points you may or may not have noticed during the game.<\/p>\n
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Declan Rice scored a dramatic late winner to send Arsenal five points clear at top of the table<\/p>\n
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Raya tests Arteta’s trust<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta\u2019s decision to swap out Aaron Ramsdale for David Raya is now looking precarious indeed.<\/p>\n Raya flapped at Alfie Doughty\u2019s corner, which saw Elijah Adebayo level the score at 2-2.<\/p>\n It evoked memories of the Spaniard similarly in no man\u2019s land for Newcastle\u2019s controversial winner last month.<\/p>\n If that wasn\u2019t enough, Ross Barkley saw his strike go through the goalkeeper to put Luton Town 3-2 up. Another poor error.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll now see if, as Arteta warned, keepers are interchangeable after all\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was a night to forget for David Raya who flapped at Luton’s second goal (above) and floundered Ross Barkley’s strike<\/p>\n Luton star wears bodycam<\/span><\/p>\n Luton’s Amari\u2019i Bell wore a bodycam for the warm-up, with the club keen to embrace the new.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over 30 years have passed since the Hatters were in the top division \u2014 and they are not wasting time bringing their players closer to fans.<\/p>\n It follows the idea being used during the warm-up at Tottenham vs Wolves last month where a player from each side did the same.<\/p>\n The audio again was switched off to avoid any swearing being picked up.<\/p>\n Though, disappointingly, an Arsenal player did not wear a bodycam. The club have said they will at a future fixture.<\/p>\n From Staines to Arsenal\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ten years ago, last week, Pelly Ruddock made his Luton debut in a 0-0 draw with Staines Town in the FA Trophy. The club were in the Conference Premier division.<\/p>\n Tonight, the 29-year-old made their starting line-up having been with the home side all the way to this summit.<\/p>\n Going from facing Staines to Arsenal, it\u2019s what dreams are made of.<\/p>\n Saka lands another record\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The records keep on tumbling at Bukayo Saka\u2019s feet. Before this fixture, the winger had scored or assisted against all 24 teams he’s faced in the Premier League.\u00a0<\/p>\n Make that 25 out of 25, his assist providing Gabriel Martinelli with the opener. That is now 11 different Gunners\u2019 scorers for their last 11 league goals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bukayo Saka (left) has scored or assisted against every Premier League side he has faced<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n