There were ugly scenes after the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
The Gunners beat their fierce rivals 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
First half goals from Hugo Lloris (own-goal) and Martin Odegaard gave Arsenal all three points.
Tottenham fan kicks Aaron Ramsdale after match
Tensions boiled over at the final whistle between Aaron Ramsdale and Richarlison.
Richarlison was not happy with the Arsenal goalkeeper and shoved him in the head.
Ramsdale was ushered away by stewards and, as he bent down to pick his water bottle up behind the goal, he was kicked by a Spurs fan.
Arsenal’s players were not happy, understandably, with Granit Xhaka particularly annoyed. Watch the moment below…
VIDEO: Tottenham fan kicks Aaron Ramsdale after match
Unsavoury scenes at the end of the north London derby. pic.twitter.com/AkjeAZmsFV
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Shocking scenes.
Aaron Ramsdale: What did Arsenal goalkeeper say after he was kicked by Tottenham fan?Advertisement
Ramsdale was superb during the match as he produced a number of fine saves.
He was asked about the moment with the Spurs supporter in his interview with Sky Sports after the game.
🗣 “A fan tried to jump over and give me a little punch in the back.”
Aaron Ramsdale explains what happened at the end of the game where he was confronted by a fan pic.twitter.com/FPep0s9o4w
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“The [Spurs] fans were giving me some [stick] throughout the second half. I gave some back,” Ramsdale said.
“The few people I did do it to were well greeted and sportsmanship like. Then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
“That’s what happened and it’s a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.”
He added: “Both sets of players tried to bring me away. But thankfully nothing actually happened too drastic. It’s a sour taste but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we’re back in the dressing room.”
What did Jamie Redknapp say about Tottenham fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale?
Jamie Redknapp was working as a pundit for Sky Sports and he called for Spurs to ban the supporter.
“It’s completely unacceptable from the Spurs fan. He’s [Ramsdale] been getting stick all game and reacts – gives them a bit of stick back,” he said.
“Richarlison gets involved. This is part of football.
“But for a fan to come on and do that and try and kick a player on the pitch is completely unacceptable. He’s got to get his water bottle and gloves.
“I’m sure Spurs will act accordingly. He shouldn’t be allowed in a football stadium that guy. It’s completely out of order and unacceptable.”
