Gabriel makes feelings on Aaron Ramsdale clear after Arsenal error vs Brentford

Arsenal are top of the Premier League following their 2-1 win over Brentford, although goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a huge error in the first half which gifted the visitors an equaliser. It was Ramsdale's first appearance since the return game at Brentford in November after losing the battle for the Arsenal number one spot to David Raya – who is on loan from the Bees and therefore ineligible against his parent club.

Declan Rice gave his side the lead with a brilliant header on 19 minutes, but Ramsdale gifted a goal to Yoane Wissa just before half-time. Ramsdale collected a routine back-pass from Gabriel Magalhaes but dallied in possession and, as he attempted to clear, was closed down by Wissa.

The block could have gone anywhere but looped into the back of Ramsdale’s net to take the teams in level at the break. Kai Havertz saved Ramsdale's blushes, however, as the German scored the winner with four minutes remaining to secure a 2-1 victory.

Asked about Ramsdale's display following the match, Mikel Arteta said: «Really happy especially because he did exactly what he is, which is a person with huge personality and courage, very determined. Errors are part of football.

»It’s how you react to it, especially for the keepers which is probably the most difficult position. He did so in an amazing way. I'm not surprised because the whole team and the whole stadium was behind him. He has earned that respect and admiration. We really wanted to win for him."

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A couple of hours after the full-time whistle, Gabriel took to Instagram to show his support for