- Ramsdale was making his first Premier League start since the end of November
- England international lost his place in the starting XI with the arrival of Raya
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Aaron Ramsdale dropped a huge howler to hand Brentford a first-half equaliser in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday night.
The England international, who was at the centre of fierce debate after being unseated by the incoming David Raya, started in place of the Spaniard, who was ineligible to face his parent club.
Mikel Arteta’s side took an early lead through Declan Rice and were in complete control before the incident at the end of the first period.
After receiving a pass from Gabriel, Ramsdale delayed his clearance, allowing Yoane Wissa to slide in and block the kick, which bounced back into his net.
Gunners players were quick to rally around the keeper after what could be a costly mistake. Arsenal have the chance to climb to the top of the Premier League table ahead of the meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday.
Aaron Ramsdale was guilty of a major blunder after coming back into the Arsenal team against Brentford
Some Arsenal fans were quick to blast the goalkeeper, who was making his first appearance for the north Londoners since their last meeting with the Bees in November.
‘Ramsdale was due to play ONE game in 2024 and he could still yet cost us the title,’ wrote one fan on X, formerly Twitter.
Another said: ‘Ramsdale man, just say your goodbyes to everyone in the dressing room now.’
Some Arsenal fans were brutal in their assessment of the goalkeeper after the costly mistake
A particularly brutal take from one supporter read; ‘That ladies and gentlemen is why Aaron Ramsdale will never play for Arsenal Football Club again.’
‘I feel for Ramsdale, even if he should have done better.’ Said another. ‘Think it was right for Arsenal to bring Raya in for sure, but for something like this to happen on the rare league game you get to play – brutal.’
