Much has been written about Arsenal's goal-keeping situation. It is one that frustrates most Arsenal fans. Mainly, because it seems like a scenario all of Arteta's making. Both keepers are good. Very good. However, it is pretty much acknowledged that Raya is now the number 1 and that Ramsdale will look to continue his career elsewhere, if not in January then at the end of the season.
With that in mind, I thought I might offer a few ways David Raya can try to ingratiate himself into Arsenal fans' affection.
1. Mock Spurs
It might be route one but any negativity thrown Tottenham's way will never go amiss. You don't have to go full Ramsdale, baiting their fans into kicking you but, to show that you are truly Arsenal, some mud-slinging may need to be done.
My advice is to give the 'shit' signal (flapping your hands across your arse) when fans chant, "whaddya think of Tott'num?" This is easily achievable given our dominance in games. Just don't do it when we're passing out from the back
2. Shout at a defender
So far, you've appeared a very calm and collected keeper. That's great. That's probably exactly what Arteta wants and what we need in order to go to the next level. Yet, like Schumacher in F1 or Federer in tennis it doesn't inspire affection.
This is why, if you choose your moment right, balling out a defender will show you care and that you have high standards. It's unlikely that Saliba or Gabriel will ever make a mistake so your primary target is probably one of the full-backs. Zinchenko is the most likely player that will give you ample opportunity to complain about an error but he's volatile. You compounding an error by shouting at him may cause some kind of aneurysm. Best go for the other side of the pitch, occupied by Ben White. If/when he does make a mistake, you waving your arms and raising your voice in complaint won't affect Benny Blanco because he doesn't even like football.
3. Celebrate wildly
Given the team's penchant for late late goals, you could easily exploit this position by running around wildly, then leaping into the stands with the fans.
Cedric went through a phase of photo-bombing his teammates' celebrations which, I'm almost certain, is the reason he is still a squad member. It's the illusion of inclusion.
Heck, even the usually ice-cold, Rolls Royce that is William Saliba loses his mind when Arsenal score signifcant, late, winning goals!
4. Save a penalty
Not since Jens Lehmann has Arsenal had what anyone would call a good penalty saver. It had become something of a running joke until a couple of recent penalty shoot out wins.
Lately, we haven't conceded many penalties either. However, the good vibes that would come your way from saving a penalty would be huge. It doesn't even have to be in a big game (the thought of conceding penalties in important league games is just too terrifying). Perhaps an FA cup match or against Bournemouth at home, when the league is all done (whatever way that may be).
5. Keeping clean sheets and winning games
I know it might be stating the obvious; it is. We've the league's best defence. Although one or two injuries are creeping in, we even have some depth in defence. Our manager has shown huge faith in you by getting you in when the keeper position wasn't a main priority. Everything is in place for you, and all of us, to be successful. Any doubting fans will soon come round if we keep keeping clean sheets and winning games.
If we win the league, well...