It says something about the fickle nature of football that one mistake can change an opinion of a player among some. Aaron Ramsdale was culpable for making an error as Diogo Jota beat him at his near post on Wednesday night, but it’s worth remembering exactly how big an impact he’s made at Arsenal this season.
Ramsdale has statistically performed as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League this season, with only David De Gea and Jose Sa faring better when it comes to the goals they've prevented. “That looks for me like a problem,” said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher when asked about Jota’s goal. When the ball is struck he is still jumping into the air. When he lands he is reacting late and hasn’t got the strength to hold it out with his hand.”
Indeed, it proved to be a costly error as Arsenal went on to lose the game 2-0. Ramsdale was arguably guilty of being too far from his front post on the second goal, which allowed the cross to go through for Roberto Firmino.
