"The save that he (Raya) made in the last action, from what ended up being an unbelievable shot, I got the right angle and my heart almost stopped. But David's hand was there to bring it back to life. I try to stay calm, but obviously, we weren't getting"
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in a nerve-wracking encounter. William Saliba scored first from a corner, but Piero Hincapie's own goal equalized the match. Jurrien Timber restored Arsenal's lead in the second half, also from a corner. Chelsea's Pedro Neto received a red card four minutes later, reducing the visitors to ten men. Despite the numerical advantage, Arsenal faced intense pressure in added time. Goalkeeper David Raya delivered a brilliant diving save from Alejandro Garnacho's curling shot, and Liam Delap's goal was disallowed for offside. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the dramatic finish, noting his heart nearly stopped during Raya's crucial save. The victory represents significant progress in Arsenal's pursuit of their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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