David Raya arrival means Aaron Ramsdale must battle for number one

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and Crystal Palace's Odsonne Edouard battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire

Mikel Arteta said last week there are no number ones anywhere in his squad. For now though, Aaron Ramsdale remains the Arsenal manager’s first choice goalkeeper.

How long that remains the case is uncertain. Ramsdale’s future as Arteta’s go to goalkeeper has been thrown into doubt by the decision to pay Brentford a £3 million loan fee to bring David Raya, to the Emirates Stadium with the expectation Arsenal will take up the option to make the move permanent for a further outlay of £27 million.