On May 11, 2026, the London Stadium witnessed a chaotic match where Mikel Arteta's unconventional decision to deploy Declan Rice as a right-back raised eyebrows.
Despite the tactical gamble, goalkeeper David Raya emerged as a key player, delivering a performance that ultimately saved Arteta from criticism.
Following the match, Arteta embraced Raya, a moment highlighted by Gary Neville as significant, reflecting the importance of the goalkeeper's contributions.