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£27m star has surpassed Gabriel & Rice as Arsenal’s most important player

Arsenal once again battled their way to victory against Slavia Prague and one star played a key role for the umpteenth time.

By Tom Cunningham · Football Fancast

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:42 PM

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Football FanCast argues David Raya has become Arsenal's most important player over Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice.
David Raya joined Arsenal permanently from Brentford in 2024 for a reported £27m fee.
Arsenal secured a 2-1 Champions League victory against Slavia Prague with goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.

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Tom Cunningham of Football FanCast argues that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has surpassed Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice as the club's most important player. Cunningham highlights Raya's consistent performances following Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League victory against Slavia Prague, in which Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored for Mikel Arteta's side.

Raya, who joined permanently from Brentford for £27m in 2024, made four saves and prevented 1.59 goals during the European fixture. The writer asserts that Raya's shot-stopping ability and composure in possession make him an indispensable foundation as Arsenal competes for domestic and continental trophies.

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