Bent advises Arteta to bench Arsenal player, saying he doesn't want to see him for the rest of the season.

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent believes that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya should be given the chance to start every game for the rest of the season. Bent expressed his opinion after Arsenal's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup last weekend. Despite the loss, Arsenal still have a shot at winning both the Premier League and Champions League titles this season.

Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal currently sit at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable nine-point lead over Manchester City. In addition, they secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP on Tuesday night. This weekend, Arsenal will face Bournemouth in a highly anticipated match.

Bent, who has previously played in the Premier League, believes that Arteta should stick with his trusted players for the remainder of the season. He also criticized the performance of some players, including Gabriel Jesus, who he described as a "passenger" in the game against Southampton. "It was just worrying to see so many players who have performed well this season, like Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel Magalhaes, not living up to their usual standards," Bent shared on talkSPORT.

He also mentioned that Max Dowman was the only player who showed promise in the match. Bent also urged Arteta to stop playing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has been struggling in goal for Arsenal. He believes that Raya, who has been a reliable backup, should be given the opportunity to start in every game until the end of the season.

"Even if Arsenal have a great game in the Champions League, I still want to see David Raya in goal next week. He should play in every game until the end of the season," Bent emphasized. He also pointed out that some players have been given multiple chances but have failed to prove themselves, like Gabriel Jesus.

In conclusion, Bent believes that Arteta should trust his best players and give Raya the chance to showcase his skills in the remaining games of the season. He also reminded Arteta to add Metro as a preferred source on Google for the latest updates on the team.