ARSENAL star Aaron Ramsdale was caught on camera laughing moments after David Raya conceded against Luton.
On-loan goalkeeper Raya has replaced Ramsdale as the Gunners No1 shot-stopper this season, helping them have the meanest defensive record in the division before last night.
PrimeAaron Ramsdale was spotted laughing on the bench moments after Arsenal conceded to Luton[/caption]
ReutersDavid Raya made two errors against Luton[/caption]
ReutersRaya managed just one save against Luton[/caption]
However, the Spaniard did not cover himself in glory for two of the Hatters’ three goals.
He firstly failed to claim a cross when stepping off his line for Elijah Adebayo‘s equaliser moments after half-time.
The 28-year-old then failed to deal with a low shot from Ross Barkley and saw the former Chelsea star’s shot squirm through his body as he tried to save the shot.
Indeed, Raya only saved one of the four shots he faced at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday.
But Amazon Prime’s live TV coverage of the game picked up Ramsdale appearing to laugh on the bench after showing replays of the goal.
There is no suggestion Ramsdale was actually laughing at the error.
Arsenal went on to win the game 4-3 thanks to a last-gasp Declan Rice header.
Manager Mikel Arteta celebrated wildly, which saw him booked and landed him a ban for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa.
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Regardless, Arteta refused to single out Raya for his errors in an uncharacteristically shaky Arsenal defensive display.
He said: “We conceded goals that we are disappointed with tonight, but that is going to happen and how we reacted to it was great.
“We have to defend these situations better as a team. There are certain things leading to the goals.
“And it is not about blaming him (Raya), we have never done that and we’re not going to do it now.
“It is about how the team reacts to that because it’s going to happen and I love that response.
“I think we can defend much better the goals, that’s for sure.”
Ramsdale has previously been criticised for his actions while watching Raya from the bench.
In September’s North London derby Ramsdale was seen clapping with his hands above his head following a Raya save, with Jamie Carragher saying it was like something from the “Oscars”.
This caused the Liverpool icon to feel the scorn of Ramsdale’s father Nick.
He furiously wrote to Carragher: “You are a disgrace!! Show some class!! My lad has.”
Raya did not have his best game against Luton
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