X reacts to shocking Aaron Ramsdale howler on return to Arsenal lineup
- Arsenal went into half-time of Saturday's game with Brentford level at 1-1
- Aaron Ramsdale error gifted Yoane Wissa an equaliser
- How social media reacted to this latest mistake
By 90min Staff
This was his moment. This was his chance for redemption. This was the opportunity to stake his claim again, to silence any doubters, to put the critics back in their place.
Until it wasn't.
Aaron Ramsdale was recalled to Arsenal's starting lineup for Saturday evening's visit of Brentford, with David Raya ineligible to face his parent side. It was the first time he'd been named in a Premier League XI since the reverse fixture when he nearly gifted the Bees a goal after losing his concentration when playing from the back.
He was let off the hook on that occasion, but not this time around.
Arsenal took a 19th-minute lead against Brentford thanks to a fine Declan Rice header and they seemed to be cruising to half-time, but they went into the break on level terms.
Ramsdale was cought in possession by Yoane Wissa, and the Bees forward blocked his clearance right back into the net. Out of nothing, Brentford were level, and Ramsdale was in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
Brentford are LEVEL! ⚖️
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 9, 2024
A GIFT from Ramsdale and Wissa gladly accepts! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/mqQxUtlKW8
It's safe to say that Arsenal fans were not happy.
Ramsdale was due to play ONE game in 2024 and he could still yet cost us the title 😂😂😂
— Mo (@MoArsenal86) March 9, 2024
Ramsdale is never playing again after this. Absolute imbecile
— Super Eagle (@SVCarbaholic) March 9, 2024
We should still win but that’s a fitting end to the Ramsdale “era” at Arsenal. He hasn’t got the stomach for it.
— chief (@aliladiere) March 9, 2024
Ramsdale man, just say your goodbyes to everyone in the dressing room now.
— Faysal (@elfayz_) March 9, 2024
Their rivals were in better spirits, obviously.
Aaron Ramsdale appreciation tweet ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jfanVMnAg8
— bas (@M_Bas1) March 9, 2024
Title Race Ramsdale pic.twitter.com/YHxjJiLTCm
— sarge. (@__sargee) March 9, 2024
Concentration has always been an issue for Ramsdale, and it was on full display here.
Ramsdale needs one of those split screens showing someone playing temple run to stay focused
— Y (@tinscognito__) March 9, 2024
As somebody who has played goalkeeper on Clubs, advanced 30 meters off his line for no reason, gotten chipped from long range and cost his team a goal, I can definitely relate to Aaron Ramsdale.
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) March 9, 2024
The Brentford fans who had made the short journey from west London had a message for Ramsdale.
Brentford fans taunting Aaron Ramsdale with chants of: "You're just a s*** David Raya".
— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) March 9, 2024
David Raya seeing this Ramsdale disasterclass: pic.twitter.com/bsVgQl6S3m
— Simi (@simiafc) March 9, 2024
Look at the man you're defending to undermine Raya
— HG (@BoxMidfield) March 9, 2024
I think the David Raya vs Aaron Ramsdale debate may be over https://t.co/qWFw5bjh9w
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) March 9, 2024
And what of Ramsdale's England place ahead of Euro 2024? Will he be in Gareth Southgate's final squad?
Ramsdale is better than Pickford? Ok then ;)
— FrankHerbertIYKYH (@FHerbert2013) March 9, 2024
Anyone who ever said Ramsdale was better than Pickford should be publicly shamed
— Jack (@jfwfc) March 9, 2024
How will Arsenal and Ramsdale respond to this setback?
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