Arsenal player receives yellow card for using sneaky tactics while playing for his national team.

This season, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team has faced accusations of using "dark arts" in their gameplay. During Spain's recent Nation's League victory over Denmark, David Raya received a yellow card for engaging in these controversial tactics. Despite this, Raya was able to see the humor in the situation and laughed off the booking. With his impressive performances, it seems that Raya has secured the top spot as Spain's goalkeeper, overtaking Unai Simon.

In the match against Denmark, Raya once again kept a clean sheet, helping the reigning European Champions secure a 1-0 win thanks to Martin Zubimendi's goal in the 79th minute. Despite his flawless display, Raya's injury time booking for attempting to run the clock down raised some eyebrows. This incident is just one of many instances where Arsenal's tactics have been scrutinized, especially their use of time-wasting at set-pieces.

Last month, it was revealed that Arsenal were the biggest time-wasters in the league, with Raya himself accused of exploiting a loophole in the rules by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. Carragher noted that this tactic was reminiscent of former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who was known for always trying to gain an advantage. While discussing this on The Overlap with Sky Bet, guest presenter Paul Scholes also pointed out Arsenal's tendency to go down easily in pressure situations.

Carragher went on to mention Arsenal's controversial 2-2 draw against Manchester City, where they were denied a win by a late equalizer from John Stones. Defending his team, Arteta stated that they had to play the game in a strategic manner, especially when City played with 10 men for a brief period due to an injury. He also acknowledged that they have been in similar situations before, such as when midfielder Granit Xhaka was sent off and they lost 5-0. Arteta emphasized the need for his team to learn from these experiences and improve their tactics.

Despite the criticism, Arsenal remains focused on their performances and continuing to make strides in the league. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for notifications. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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