ARSENAL stars were praised after they all embraced Aaron Ramsdale following the final whistle against Brentford.
Ramsdale got a rare start in Mikel Arteta’s line-up and kept a clean sheet as the Gunners defeated the Bees 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale started against BrentfordPA
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta embraced Ramsdale after a clean sheetPA
Arsenal stars rallied around Ramsdale after beating BrentfordPA
Arsenal record signing Declan Rice showed his support to Ramsdale after the final whistlePA
The England international has been undergoing a difficult campaign as he lost his No1 spot to David Raya, who arrived on loan from Brentford in the summer.
However, Raya couldn’t play against his parent club and so Ramsdale returned between the sticks.
The 25-year-old had some shaky moments in the early stages of the game, but grew in confidence and snuffed out some late danger.
After the final whistle, Arteta and every Arsenal star approached Ramsdale and embraced him in a brilliant show of team unity as he strives for more minutes ahead of Euro 2024.
Fans were touched by that powerful gesture and took to social media to hail their team’s “brotherhood”.
One fan tweeted: “What a gesture from team to Ramsdale after the final whistle.”
Another commented: “Look at the team around Ramsdale this is beautiful man what a brotherhood.”
A third posted: “Love the response the #Arsenal players had for Aaron Ramsdale.
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“Clearly a lot of love from all of the outfield players for the Gunners’ keeper.”
One fan added: “Arteta hugs Ramsdale. The players rallied round him at full time. Lovely to see. The pressure must have been insane.”
And that one stated: “You can tell Ramsdale is much loved by his teammates.”
Arteta, though, looks set to stick with Raya as Arsenal appear to have decided to complete a permanent deal come January.