Not just a one off! David Raya starts for Arsenal AGAIN as Mikel Arteta leaves Aaron Ramsdale on the bench for PSV Champions League clash

David Raya starts for Arsenal in their first Champions League group game against PSV, with Aaron Ramsdale on the bench for a second consecutive game.

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• Raya picked to start
• Also played against Everton
• Ramsdale benched

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The goalkeeper has been selected to play against the Dutch side, having kept a clean sheet on his debut against Everton in a 1-0 win at the weekend. Ramsdale has previously been the Gunners' undisputed No.1, playing every Premier League game last season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Raya came in from Brentford in the summer on an initial season-long loan, and has been signed to provide competition for the England goalkeeper. Having impressed on his debut, he will again hope to make a significant impression in the Champions League.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Neither Raya nor Ramsdale have ever played Champions League football in their careers. Indeed, the Spaniard has made more appearances in the Championship than any other league.

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Arsenal will hope to kick off their European campaign with a win in front of their own fans at the Emirates. They will also play Lens and Sevilla in Group B.