Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked by a fan following the club’s 2-0 win against Tottenham.
The match saw the two teams go head to head in the north London derby at the Spurs stadium.
But the end of the match saw the Gunners‘ Ramsdale face a shocking attack after footage showed a Spurs fan trying to kick the goalkeeper.
As Ramsdale later told media: “The Spurs fans gave me some throughout the game. I was giving some back.
“The people I did give it to greeted it in sportsmanlike terms, but one fan tried to give me a little punch on the back.”
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???? How much love for Aaron yesterday, Gooners? pic.twitter.com/uPtD8CB9rz
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 16, 2023
The dramatic scenes came when Ramsdale went to collect his water bottle when a supporter rushed forward and aimed a kick at the player before climbing over a number of rows of seats.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ramsdale said: “It’s a shame as it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.”
Following the match and the attack of the goalkeeper, Tottenham released a statement sharing they are “appalled”.
Stating: “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.
“The Club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
The goalkeeper had been a key part of the team’s 2-0 win seeing Arsenal move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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