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New footage shows the moment a Tottenham fan jumped a barrier and kicked Aaron Ramsdale, sparking a huge melee after a fiery north London derby… with police and the FA investigating
New images of the Tottenham Hotspur winger have emerged showing the moment Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked by a fan after full time in the North London derby.
As the final whistle blew in Sunday’s clash, which Arsenal won 2-0, Ramsdale made his way towards the Spurs fans to collect his water bottle before a fan came down from the stands and appeared to kick the goalkeeper.
Ramsdale was outraged after the violent actions by the Spurs fan as tempers flared at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, with the club set for an FA and police investigation into the supporter action.
New footage has emerged showing the moment a Tottenham fan attacked Aaron Ramsdale
The fan can then be seen climbing towards his seat with a scarf pulled over his face.
The fan took action after the final whistle following an altercation between Ramsdale and the Spurs’ Richarlison.
Arsenal crushed Spurs in the first half to take a 2-0 half-time lead, and although the home team fought back in the second half, they were unable to break through the Gunners’ defence.
Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale made several important saves to keep his team ahead.
The umpire largely kept the spirited affair in check, but tensions boiled over late in the game.
As the clock ticked down for an additional five minutes, Ramsdale was seen laughing and exchanging words with an irate-looking Richarlison, which the Brazilian clearly did not appreciate.
He then approached the goalkeeper and was seen shoving his hands into the England international’s face as he walked back to his goal to collect his water bottle.
Ramsdale turned and gestured to the Spurs fans after full time before a supporter made his way down several rows and onto the pitch.
With a scarf tied around his face, apparently in an attempt to hide his identity, the fan made his way to Ramsdale and kicked the Arsenal goalkeeper from the top of the barriers.
The goalkeeper turned in surprise and was quickly dragged away by the stewards, who also pushed the fan back into the crowd to prevent further action.
Brazilian star Richarlison was seen punching Ramsdale in the face, causing tensions to boil over.
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka then approached the barriers yelling at the supporter, before being dragged away by manager Mikel Arteta.
The fan climbed up the stands to his seat and covered the lower half of his face with his scarf before heading for the exit.
The rest of the Arsenal team then made their way towards the stewards and referee before several Spurs players joined the melee, and Richarlison was forcibly removed.
The melee lasted for around 30 seconds, before the jubilant Arsenal players made their way to the visiting winger to celebrate in front of their own fans who had made the short trip across north London.
The Spurs have pledged to ban the fan involved for life. The club said in a statement: “The club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the fan and will work with the Metropolitan Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
A melee then broke out before the Gunners peeled off to celebrate in front of the traveling fans.