Only 2 keepers quicker than David Raya at restarts
Data from the 2025-26 Premier League season indicates that Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya restarts play in an average of 3.96 seconds, ranking him among the league’s fastest, with only Djorde Petrovic and Nick Pope faster. This challenges claims that Arsenal routinely wastes time during matches. Raya has made 100 appearances for Arsenal, achieving 43 clean sheets and is nominated for Save of the Month. His quick restarts suggest that Arsenal is not systematically delaying play, as evidenced by opposition attempts to obstruct him.
