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In a clash against Leicester City during the 2021/22 season, Arsenal readied themselves to defend a free kick, their lineup forming a barricade in front of Aaron Ramsdale. James Maddison, then part of the Foxes, was gearing up for the strike.
The ball was launched. Ramsdale soared, his hand intercepting the shot, one of his standout saves in an Arsenal jersey. Even Mikel Arteta, the coach, hadn’t anticipated Ramsdale’s acrobatics to thwart James Maddison’s attempt.
Neither the coach nor the spectators foresaw Ramsdale’s impressive leap. But sadly, it seems such heroic moments from Aaron Ramsdale in an Arsenal uniform might become a rarity soon.
This season, Arteta has sparingly fielded Aaron Ramsdale. The former AFC Wimbledon goalie has featured in only four Premier League matches in the 2023/24 season, all within the initial phase—against Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and the victory over Manchester United.
Initially, those first four games presented an opportunity for Ramsdale to assert himself as a top-choice goalkeeper, but he faltered, failing to convince Arteta of his merit, particularly in comparison to his previous season’s performance.
Across those matches, Ramsdale conceded four goals, averaging one goal per game, with a sole clean sheet against Crystal Palace. However, his struggles extended beyond conceding.
In those appearances, Ramsdale showcased less-than-convincing performances, notably in saves. He managed only five saves in those four games—a stark contrast to his 95 saves in the previous season…