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David Raya will start in Arsenal’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, a meteoric rise from non-league Bromley FC to the world’s biggest stage. The 28-year-old goalkeeper’s journey includes 19 clean sheets in 38 Premier League games this season and a £23m transfer from Brentford.
Opta’s 2025-26 Premier League Team of the Season places Arsenal’s David Raya and Gabriel at the heart of the XI, with Declan Rice and Matheus Nunes also featured. The data-driven lineup underscores Arsenal’s dominance under Mikel Arteta.
Troy Deeney’s definitive Premier League Team of the Season is headlined by Arsenal’s Gabriel and Saliba, Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly, and Declan Rice’s midfield dominance. The selections underscore a campaign defined by defensive resilience, creative firepower, and managerial brilliance.