It was a night to remember for Matt Turner as he put in a Man of the Match-worthy performance against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. The 28-year-old has had a challenging start to life in north London, being the second choice behind Aaron Ramsdale and adjusting to a whole new, more intense, style of play.
Unconvincing moments during pre-season and the Gunners’ opening Europa League match versus FC Zurich left fans concerned that the USMNT shot-stopper was not at the level required to be a solid option between the sticks, but as he continues to train hard and make each start, Turner’s confidence is noticeably growing.
Arsenal knew that if they could pick up the three points in Norway, finishing top of Group A would become that little bit easier. However, facing a team that hadn’t lost a home match in 14 European fixtures whilst playing on artificial turf, it was never going to be a quiet evening for Turner.
