January 1st 2025.
Ian Wright has expressed his concern over David Raya's lack of focus during the match against Brentford on Wednesday. The former Arsenal player was quick to point out Raya's near-blunder that could have had disastrous consequences for the team.
The Gunners were down 1-0 against the Bees, but they managed to turn the game around with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli. This victory propelled them to the second spot in the Premier League and closed the gap with Liverpool.
However, things could have gone differently if Raya had not recovered quickly after almost gifting Brentford a second goal just before Jesus' equalizer. The Arsenal goalkeeper let Keane Lewis-Potter's shot slip through his fingers, and the ball was agonizingly close to crossing the goal line. Fortunately, Raya was able to leap back and make a dramatic save.
Ian Wright commented on the incident, stating that it was a lack of concentration from Raya. He also commended the Spaniard for his quick reaction and desperate efforts to prevent a goal. "That would have been disastrous, especially with the way Arsenal were dominating," Wright added.
In the same match, Arsenal's young talent, Ethan Nwaneri, was given his first Premier League start. Wright was all praises for the teenager, impressed by his technical ability, great pace, and confidence in taking set-pieces.
"What we've seen from him is his technical ability and great pace," Wright said. "Plus one of the most difficult things to do, something I probably wouldn't have been able to do, which is take corners."
He also shared an anecdote about how he once asked Arsene Wenger if he could take corners, but the manager refused, stating that it was a challenging skill. Wright emphasized the importance of having players who can deliver accurate crosses, especially in away matches. He admitted that it was something he couldn't do during his playing days.
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