Why is David Raya not playing for Arsenal against Brentford?

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Why is David Raya not playing for Arsenal against Brentford?
Why is David Raya not playing for Arsenal against Brentford?

DAVID RAYA has quickly replaced Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal's No.1 in between the sticks - but the Spaniard will NOT be in goal against his former side Brentford.

Arsenal are hoping to build on their 3-1 Burnley win before the international break this evening.

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Arsenal comfortably beat Burnley before the international breakCredit: Getty

And usually, Mikel Arteta has a goalkeeper selection headache since the arrival of David Raya.

But on this occasion, the Gunners boss has no choice but to throw his ex-No.1 in the firing line once again.

Find out why below...

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Why is David Raya not playing against Brentford?

Arsenal keeper David Raya is forced to stand aside as he only joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford.

Premier League rules state that loan players cannot play against their parent clubs.

This means that Aaron Ramsdale is set to start his first top-flight game since the Gunners' 3-1 win against Manchester United on September 3.

And legend David Seaman is hoping the England international grabs this opportunity with two hands.

What has been said?

Aaron Ramsdale's father, Nick, revealed that he was shocked at how his son was dropped from the squad.

On the Highbury Squad podcast, Ramsdale said: "We did not have a clue. I don't have a clue, our family didn't have a clue, Aaron didn't have a clue that he was not carry on playing.

"All of a sudden, he's not been played.

"You just have to look at it personally and I'm probably saying too much but: Aaron is going to be the cup goalkeeper, and David Raya is going to the main man unless something happens, an injury or a sending-off.

"And Aaron's got to live with that and he is living with that even though he's not been told. By anybody.

"Aaron lost that smile, And it's difficult to see him there."

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