David Raya Faces Surprise Challenge from Matz Sels in Premier League Golden Glove Race
Apart from the intense top five battle that’s set to end dramatically on the final day of the Premier League season, there’s another race that deserves serious attention: the Golden Glove race. While most eyes are on who finishes in the Champions League spots, goalkeepers are fighting their own war, and right now, it’s a close one between David Raya of Arsenal and Matz Sels of Nottingham Forest.
But looking at the final fixtures and current form, David Raya looks like the clear favorite to win the Golden Glove. Arsenal are set to face Southampton in their last game, and let’s be honest, there’s little chance Southampton will break through the Gunners’ solid defense. Arsenal have been rock-solid at the back, especially in recent games, and Raya has played a major role in keeping things calm under pressure.
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On the other hand, Matz Sels and Nottingham Forest have a tougher task ahead. They face Chelsea, and even though Chelsea has had an inconsistent season, they’ve still got attacking power that could easily put one or two past Forest. With players like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson finding rhythm, keeping a clean sheet won’t be easy for Sels.
Loading ...Currently, Raya has 15 clean sheets, while Sels is just behind with 14. It’s a tight contest, but the fixtures favor Raya. Arsenal’s backline, featuring William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ben White, has been one of the best in Europe this season. They’ve helped Arsenal keep clean sheets in games against big teams like Manchester City and Liverpool. Against a relegated and low-confidence Southampton, you’d expect them to stay sharp and give Raya the support he needs.
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Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s defense has been shaky at times, and Sels, while impressive, has had to deal with a lot more pressure. One mistake, one Chelsea goal, and the dream ends.
In the end, unless something dramatic happens, it’s hard to see Raya missing out. Congratulations in advance to David Raya, who has been calm, focused, and reliable all season. Let’s see if his defenders can give him one more clean sheet to seal the deal.
All eyes are on the final day not just for titles and European places, but for one of football’s most underrated prizes: the Premier League Golden Glove.
