UEFA lauds Kepa Arizaballaga after a strong performance in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa
During Chelsea’s ninth league game of the 2017 English Premier League season away from home against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa club at the Villa Park in Birmingham, Spanish shot-stopper and former Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arizaballaga excelled.
Since the absence of Senegalese international Edouard Mendy, the 28-year-old has been in excellent form and has been reliable in goal, and today he was able to put up another incredible performance.
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In the game against Aston Villa, Kepa Arizaballaga made seven saves while maintaining a clean sheet, tying the record for most saves made without a goal in a Premier League match. This prevented the home team from taking advantage of clear-cut opportunities that might have resulted in goals.
Mason Mount’s spectacular brace, which made the score at the end of regulation 2 goals to 0 for Chelsea, allowed them to earn the full three points.
Following the match, the governing body of European football, commonly referred to as UEFA, reacted by praising Kepa Arizaballaga and labeling his performance as spectacular.
He will then be trying to continue his team’s winning streak for them in their subsequent match as they pursue the competition.