After profitable the North London Derby towards Tottenham by a 2-0 rating on Sunday, Arsenal’s goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked by a Spurs fan proper after the ultimate whistle. The 24-year-old goalkeeper had just a little dispute with Brazilian striker Richarlison and issues obtained tenser when Ramsdale was kicked by a fan from the stands as he went to gather his water bottle behind the purpose. A scuffle ensued because the fan moved again into the stands and extra gamers obtained concerned.
Ramsdale spoke afterward, commenting on the altercation with the supporter, who will very possible face self-discipline from the membership within the coming days.
“The Spurs followers gave me some all through the sport. I used to be giving some again,” he instructed Sky Sports.
“The individuals I did give it to greeted it sportsmanlike however one fan tried to provide me just a little punch on the again. It is a disgrace as it’s only a sport of soccer on the finish of the day. Both units of gamers tried to deliver me away however fortunately nothing too drastic occurred. It is a bitter style however I’m certain we’ll take pleasure in it after we return into the dressing room.”
Here’s video of the incident:
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta commented on the incident as properly and instructed Sky Sports, “All I noticed was an attractive sport of soccer. Aaron made some nice saves. He’s actually exhibiting a distinct sort of presence. To do what he did right here in the present day, large credit score to him. We will cope with the incident. Aaron is ok.”
Tottenham coach Antonio Conte mentioned that he “did not like” what occurred to the goalkeeper.
“It’s not good. I repeat now we have to all the time present respect in each second,” he mentioned.
The Professional Footballers’ Association have been fast to problem a press release afterward, condemning what happened.
“Violence in the direction of gamers is totally unacceptable,” they mentioned. “These forms of incidents are occurring far too usually. Players have a proper to be protected of their workplace. When a participant is attacked, we count on the legal guidelines and laws which are in place to guard gamers to be correctly enforced. As the gamers’ union, we deal with this as a precedence problem. We will proceed working with the authorities to demand that gamers and employees are higher protected of their workplace.”
The two first-half targets (a Hugo Lloris’ personal purpose and Martin Odegaard’s strike) have been sufficient to see Arsenal to a victory that places them eight factors clear atop the Premier League, benefiting from Manchester City’s loss to Manchester United on Saturday. Tottenham, however, proceed to wrestle and are presently fifth, 5 factors behind the fourth place with yet another sport performed than Manchester United.
