David Raya secures third Golden Glove
The Spanish keeper makes it three in a row as the league’s top shot stopper
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: David Raya of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) | Getty Images It hasn’t been a marquee season at an individual level for most of Arsenal’s squad, but following Manchester City’s 3-3 draw away to Everton on Monday night, David Raya became the first to earn an individual award when he became the Premier League Golden Glove winner for the third consecutive season. The Spanish shot stopper has been tremendous for the Gunners ever since joining in 2023, but this season has been his best to date.
His 17 clean sheets (so far) are a personal best for Raya, and that total is currently good enough for the 25th most clean sheets in a PL season by a goalkeeper. If Arsenal manage to keep clean sheets in their three remaining matches, then he rises all the way to at least 10th all-time in the league. At this stage, those clean sheets have the potential to be title-deciding.
Arsenal sit atop the table, and following City’s draw, need only to win out the schedule to secure their first title in 22 years. That’s certainly easier said than done, but with Raya playing at an elite level, the odds are much improved. Like all individual accolades, it wouldn’t be possible without a great supporting cast, and Raya has one of the best in the world.
Arsenal’s defense have made his job much easier with the world-class efforts of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães in front of him. They, along with the rest of Arsenal’s defense, have combined to allow a league-best 26 goals allowed. Few players have been as integral to Arsenal’s return to prominence as Raya.