“DAVID RAYA LEFT STUNNED – ARSENAL KEEPER NAMES THE ONE MAN UNITED STAR WHO GAVE HIM A SCARE AT OLD TRAFFORD”
BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal may have walked away with all three points after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, but Gunners goalkeeper David Raya has made a surprising confession. Despite being on the winning side, the Spaniard admitted that one particular United player left him both impressed and unsettled during the clash.
Speaking after the final whistle, Raya revealed:
“Although we won, to be quite honest I wasn’t expecting him to play that shot in that tight situation anymore. He’s the only Manchester United player that really gave me joy today. Big congratulations to United for having such a great talent.”
And no, it wasn’t Matheus Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo, two players many expected to trouble Arsenal’s backline. Instead, Raya singled out Patrick Dorgu.
The young full-back, still settling into life at Old Trafford, shocked many with his fearless display against one of the Premier League’s strongest defenses. Known more for his defensive tenacity, Dorgu showed an attacking edge that caught Raya completely off guard. His quick turns, darting runs into the box, and one thunderous shot in a tight pocket of space forced Raya into a stunning reflex save that kept Arsenal ahead.
Raya later admitted that moment stuck with him:
“When you see a defender or wing-back in that area, you usually expect them to hesitate or recycle the ball. But he didn’t. He just smashed it with confidence. That tells me United have a special player on their hands. He’s young, but he’s dangerous.”
United fans may have left Old Trafford disappointed with the result, but Dorgu’s fearless performance was the silver lining of the night. Supporters online quickly praised him as “the brightest spark” in what was otherwise a frustrating attacking display. Some even compared his hunger and aggression to club legends like Patrice Evra, who made his name by bombing forward and refusing to back down against the league’s best.
For manager Ruben Amorim, who is already under pressure after a shaky start, Dorgu’s emergence is a welcome sign. If nurtured properly, the Danish-Nigerian youngster could become a cornerstone of United’s future.
Arsenal may have claimed the win, but David Raya’s words are now the headline: Patrick Dorgu has been noticed — and not just by Manchester United fans.