Mikel Arteta hailed David Raya as “extraordinary” while Arsenal matchwinner Kai Havertz branded him “the best keeper in the world” after the Spaniard’s stunning performance in Arsenal’s late 1-0 Champions League win against Sporting Lisbon.
Substitute Kai Havertz struck in injury time to put Arsenal on course for the semi-finals ahead of next week’s last-eight return leg at the Emirates, with Arteta admitting his side – following consecutive defeats – had a “point to prove”.