Published: September 22, 2021 7:15 pm
Last Updated: September 23, 2021 2:39 pm
Ramsdale the revelation
It is safe to say that Arsenal’s prolonged pursuit of Aaron Ramsdale raised more than a few eyebrows across the footballing world. The Sheffield United goalkeeper, relegated in back-to-back Premier League seasons, never set the world alight during his time in the Steel City, and the hefty 24 million pound price tag (plus a potential six million in add-ons) left the Gunners open to criticism.
Welcome to The Arsenal, @AaronRamsdale98 ❤️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2021
It is far too early to tell just how effective the signing could be, but the newest addition between the posts is yet to concede a goal in Arsenal colours across three games, making some vital stops on the way.
And while Mikel Arteta has refused to reveal who his number one goalkeeper is moving forward, the answer was laid bare this evening.
🗣”He [Leno] should be disappointed and should support his teammates and that is exactly what he has done.”
Mikel Arteta did not reveal if Aaraon Ramsdale or Bernd Leno will start in goal for Arsenal this weekend. pic.twitter.com/X16fGcFcsQ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 16, 2021
In the Carabao Cup third round, it was Bernd Leno, not Ramsdale, who was selected in goal, alongside a string of other reserve players such as Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari. Ramsdale, by contrast, was given the night off, not even selected on the Gunners’ bench.
If ever you needed proof that Aaron Ramsdale is now first-choice goalkeeper, Bernd Leno comes in tonight and Ramsdale given the evening off as Karl Hein in the sub GK.
— Mark Mann-Bryans (@MarkyMBryans) September 22, 2021
Arsenal look to cash in on Leno in January
Now, seemingly demoted within weeks of Ramsdale joining the club, and with 12 months left on his Arsenal contract come next summer, Leno is unlikely to want to stay.
In a similar vein…Arsenal have told Bernd Leno they won’t stop him from leaving because he’s not prepared to sit behind Aaron Ramsdale until his contract expires…✍@90min_football #AFC https://t.co/fnOBaTMp7h
— Jamie Spencer (@jamiespencer155) September 22, 2021
As per 90min, the Gunners are happy for the German to stay until the summer, but it is also claimed that:
“Arsenal have informed Leno that they will not stand in his way and would be prepared to let him go as soon as the next transfer window in January.”
With a World Cup set to arrive in just over 12 months’ time, Leno could push hard for a January exit as he looks to cement his position in the Germany squad, a target which sitting on the Arsenal bench will not aid.
Read more:
Aaron Ramsdale throws down gauntlet; challenges Bernd Leno for number one status at Arsenal
Arsenal negotiate Carabao Cup third round without Hale End starlet
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Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 11 | 13 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 11 | 13 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| 8 | West Ham United | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Brentford FC | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Watford FC | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | Leicester City | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 13 | Arsenal FC | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Southampton FC | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 17 | Leeds United | 5 | -7 | 3 |
| 18 | Newcastle United | 5 | -7 | 2 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 5 | -12 | 0 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 4 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 4 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 4 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 3 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 3 |
| Ronaldo, Cristiano | Manchester United | 3 |
| Lukaku, Romelu | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 |
| Gray, Demarai | Everton FC | 3 |
| Calvert-Lewin, Dominic | Everton FC | 3 |
| Sarr, Ismaila | Watford FC | 3 |
| Greenwood, Mason | Manchester United | 3 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 2 |
| Saint-Maximin, Allan | Newcastle United | 2 |
| Toney, Ivan | Brentford FC | 2 |
| Fornals, Pablo | West Ham United | 2 |
| Torres, Ferran | Manchester City | 2 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 2 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 2 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 0 | 3 |
| Cooper, Liam | Leeds United | 0 | 3 |
| Etebo, Oghenekaro | Watford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 0 | 2 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 0 | 2 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 2 |
| Richarlison | Everton FC | 0 | 2 |
| Duffy, Shane | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 2 |
| Norgaard, Christian | Brentford FC | 0 | 2 |
| Mings, Tyrone | Aston Villa | 0 | 2 |
| Rodri | Manchester City | 0 | 2 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 2 |
| Struijk, Pascal | Leeds United | 1 | 1 |
| Tanganga, Japhet | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 1 |
| Barnes, Ashley | Burnley FC | 0 | 2 |
| Ward, Joel | Crystal Palace | 0 | 2 |
| Moreno, Rodrigo | Leeds United | 0 | 2 |
| Schar, Fabian | Newcastle United | 0 | 2 |
| Kane, Harry | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 2 |
| Stephens, Jack | Southampton FC | 0 | 2 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 7 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 3 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 3 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 2 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 2 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 2 |
| Saint-Maximin, Allan | Newcastle United | 2 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 2 |
| Bamford, Patrick | Leeds United | 2 |
| James, Reece | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Gross, Pascal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 |
| Pereira, Ricardo | Leicester City | 2 |
| Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Liverpool FC | 2 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 1 |
| Toney, Ivan | Brentford FC | 1 |
| Fornals, Pablo | West Ham United | 1 |
| Torres, Ferran | Manchester City | 1 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 1 |
