Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says an tried post-match assault by a Tottenham fan has left a “bitter style” after his aspect’s north London derby win.
A spectator jumped on to the promoting hoardings from behind the aim because the gamers clashed at full-time following Arsenal’s 2-Zero win on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday and appeared to goal a kick on the England worldwide after the keeper had gone to select up a water bottle.
The fan was restrained by stewards and Ramsdale did not appear harm as he was dragged away from the realm by teammates earlier than celebrating in entrance of Arsenal’s supporters on the different finish of the stadium.
Ramsdale advised Sky Sports activities: “The Spurs followers had been giving me some all through the second half, I gave them some again, which to the few individuals I did it to, was most likely well-greeted, sportsmanship-like.
“Then a fan tried to leap over and provides me just a little punch on the again. That is what occurred and it is a disgrace as a result of it is only a sport of soccer on the finish of the day.
“I feel each units of gamers tried to convey me away. Fortunately nothing truly occurred too drastically. It is a bitter style, however I am positive we’ll get pleasure from it after we return within the dressing room.”
Tottenham defender Eric Dier stated of the incident: “It is unacceptable and should not have occurred.”
An announcement on the Skilled Footballers’ Affiliation’s Twitter account after the incident learn: “Violence in the direction of gamers is totally unacceptable. All these incidents are occurring far too typically.
“Gamers have a proper to be protected of their workplace. When a participant is attacked we anticipate the legal guidelines and laws which are in place to guard them to be correctly enforced.
“Because the gamers’ union we deal with this as a precedence challenge. We will probably be persevering with to work with the authorities to demand that gamers and workers are higher protected of their workplace.”
Ramsdale could have wounded up Tottenham followers by turning to the South Stand, the place the house supporters are seated, and kissing the badge on his Arsenal jersey.
Tottenham substitute Richarlison confronted Ramsdale and wagged his finger.
