Ramsdale’s highly anticipated return to Arsenal’s starting lineup seemed poised for disappointment when his mistake led to Yoane Wissa’s equalizer following Declan Rice’s opener. However, Kai Havertz’s late goal secured a win for Mikel Arteta’s team, salvaging the stand-in keeper’s pride at the Emirates on Saturday. The day after, the 25-year-old, who filled in for first-choice goalkeeper David Raya due to ineligibility against his parent club, took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the eventful match.
The former Bournemouth player, making only his sixth league start of the season, expressed on Instagram: “This team ❤️❤️. It was tough out there but it was special to be back. I owe my team mates and the you amazing fans the world for the support I get week in week out 🙏🏻❤️”
Despite the England international making crucial saves after his error, Raya, set to join Arsenal permanently in the summer following a season-long loan from Brentford, is expected to return as the primary goalkeeper for the remainder of the campaign. The ex-Sheffield United player has been linked with a potential transfer exit due to decreased playing time at the Emirates. Nonetheless, Arteta still acknowledges his valuable contribution to the squad.
After claiming the top spot in the Premier League with the victory, Arsenal now prepares to face FC Porto in the second leg of their last 16 Champions League tie. The Gunners aim to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Aaron Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale
This season he played in total 6 times for 540 minutes for Premier League.
He made 7 saves and conceded 5 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 24.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Chelsea on Saturday 16th of March in London.