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X reacts to shocking Aaron Ramsdale howler on return to Arsenal lineup
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.
It's safe to say that Arsenal fans were not happy.
Their rivals were in better spirits, obviously.
Concentration has always been an issue for Ramsdale, and it was on full display here.
The Brentford fans who had made the short journey from west London had a message for Ramsdale.
And what of Ramsdale's England place ahead of Euro 2024? Will he be in Gareth Southgate's final squad?
How will Arsenal and Ramsdale respond to this setback?
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