TalkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor has slammed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for claiming Aaron Ramsdale has not lost the starting berth to David Raya.
The 25-year-old has watched the last two games from the bench, with the Spain international retaining his spot in the starting XI against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last night after making his debut against Everton at the weekend.
Arteta claimed on Sunday that he has plans to rotate Ramsdale and Raya going forward, but Agbonlahor does not see it happening and is expecting the Brentford loanee to retain his berth for the Tottenham Hotspur game and going forward.
“Have a day off Mikel, you’re talking absolute garbage,” the former Aston Villa striker said on talkSPORT.
“You might play one keeper in the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, that’s it.
“Maybe the Europa League, but when it’s Champions League football, your best goalkeeper is playing. In the Premier League now, you cannot afford to lose a point because of Man City, your best keeper is starting.
“David Raya would play. Don’t listen to him about bringing another keeper on in the 70th minute. He is talking garbage. He is trying to protect Ramsdale. Basically he’s been savage. He saw Raya as a better keeper and he wants to win the title. Simple as that.”
🙄 “Have a day off, Mikel! Talking garbage!”🧤 “He’s seen Raya as a better keeper. He’s trying to soften the blow for Ramsdale.”Gabby Agbonlahor is adamant that Aaron Ramsdale has lost his place in #AFC’s team. pic.twitter.com/P4WkTG2Ltd— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 21, 2023