Atalanta had the opportunity to take the lead six minutes into the second half when Ederson was brought down by Thomas Partey inside the area

Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya ’s astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career. Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out a penalty and the rebound from Italy striker Mateo Retegui.

But for Raya saving Mateo Retegui’s 51st-minute penalty and then somehow springing across his goal to claw out the same player’s headed rebound effort, Arsenal could have begun their group games with