Mikel Arteta expressed his strong support for USMNT's Matt Turner, highlighting that the goalkeeper "is on a great trajectory".

Turner's outstanding performance, particularly in saving two penalties against Canada in the Gold Cup, showcased his exceptional skills.

Throughout his career, Turner has demonstrated his penalty-saving prowess, having saved 11 out of 25 spot-kicks he faced, spanning from the USL Championship to the World Cup.

It is evident that he is the top choice for the goalkeeper position in the United States national team.

However, at Arsenal, Aaron Ramsdale remains the established starter, holding the undisputed position as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

But Mikel Arteta believes that Turner could provide stiff competition to the English keeper as he has been on a "great trajectory".

"First of all, the same as last year which is a great contribution to the squad and a great contribution to the goalkeeping unit as well because he’s so competitive and keeps everyone at their best level every single day.

Then when he played he’s been great with us and with the national team he’s been superb, so I think he’s on a great trajectory.

"Obviously he needed some holiday because it’s been a long, long year for him, I don’t know how many competitions he’s played in, but it was so many and so he needed a break.

"When it’s after his break he will be back with us," he told reporters after the 5-0 friendly win over the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.

Arsenal will be competing for silverware on multiple fronts in the 2023-24 season and Turner will hope to feature at least in the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup on a regular basis if not in the Premier League and the Champions League.

He has previously leap-frogged Zack Steffen to become USMNT's World Cup goalkeeper in Qatar 2022 and Ramsdale must be on his toes, lest he loses his No. 1 spot.

While Turner enjoys his vacation, Arsenal will be back in action in a pre-season friendly against familiar rivals Manchester United on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford.