Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has earned two separate Premier League award nominations for March 2026, following a month defined by defensive consistency and a high-profile save. The Spanish international is shortlisted for both the Player of the Month and Save of the Month awards.
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Clean sheets drive Player of the Month shortlisting
Raya’s inclusion in the Player of the Month category follows a period of significant defensive reliability for Arsenal. During March, the goalkeeper recorded three clean sheets in four league appearances, helping the club maintain its position at the top of the table.
His performance across the month saw him concede only two goals, a statistic that distinguished him from other goalkeeping peers in the division. He is the only goalkeeper featured on the seven-man shortlist for the overall player award, where he competes against several high-scoring forwards and influential midfielders.
Arsenal’s Raya receives Save of the Month nomination
Finger-tip stop against Chelsea earns Save of the Month nod
In addition to the overall performance award, Raya has been recognized for a specific technical intervention during the London derby. His nomination for Save of the Month stems from a finger-tip save to deny a long-range effort during the match against Chelsea.
The save prevented an equalizer in a closely contested fixture, which Arsenal eventually won. This marks the second time this season that Raya has been nominated in both categories simultaneously, reflecting his role as a primary distributor and shot-stopper within the current tactical setup. Public voting for both awards is currently open through the official Premier League channels.
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