The Spaniard was first recognised for a stunning reflex save against Kevin Schade during our 2-0 win over Brentford, diverting the German striker’s header onto the crossbar.
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Weeks later, Raya made another sensational stop against Yankuba Minteh in our 2-1 victory over Brighton, leaping across his goal to keep out a curling effort from the Gambian winger.
Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson also received two nominations for saves against Burnley and Leeds, while Manchester United’s Senne Lammens and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez earned nods for denying Wolves and Martin Odegaard, respectively.