Pumped-up Aaron Ramsdale channels his inner Martin Keown by celebrating in Bruno Fernandes’ face after missed penalty… just as legendary Arsenal defender did to Ruud van Nistelrooy back in 2003
- Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty to draw Man United level vs Arsenal
- Aaron Ramsdale celebrated in front of Fernandes after he struck the post
- Arsenal goalkeeper has drawn comparisons to Gunners Legend Martin Keown
- Keown celebrated similarly in front of Ruud van Nistelrooy back in 2003
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale produced a wild celebration in delight after Bruno Fernandes dragged his penalty wide.
Mikel Arteta’s side reignited their top-four hopes after beating Manchester United 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
But United had the opportunity to draw level when Arsenal led 2-1, only for Fernandes to strike the post from the penalty spot to the delight of Ramsdale.
Arsenal’s Aaron ramsdale celebrated in style after Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty
The 23-year-old goalkeeper has drawn comparisons to Gunners legend Martin Keown
The 23-year-old jumped and punched the air as he got huddled by team-mates in front of Fernandes, drawing comparisons to Gunners legend Martin Keown in the process.
Steve McManaman, who was on commentary for BT Sport said: ‘See Ramsdale’s celebration, wasn’t it reminiscent of someone missing a penalty many moons ago against Van Nistelrooy.’
Keown celebrated in similar fashion when the two sides met at Old Trafford in 2003, jumping and roaring at Ruud van Nistelrooy, who missed an injury-time penalty.
Martin Keown (far right) produced a similar celebration when the two sides met in 2003
Arsenal fans took to social media to draw comparisons between the two celebrations
Fans took to Twitter to mirror similar views. One said ‘Thought Ramsdale was gonna go full Keown v Van Nistelroy on Bruno after the miss’.
A second fan Tweeted: ‘Bruno van Nistelrooy, with Ramsdale channeling Keown’.
A third added: ‘The Ramsdale celebration on Bruno’s headtop was a proper Keown on RVN moment.
Arsenal took the lead after just three minutes as Nuno Tavares reacted fast to David de Gea’s save from Bukayo Saka’s strike.
The win against Manchester United has seen Arsenal go three points clear of Tottenham
Saka doubled the lead with a penalty in the 32nd minute before Cristiano Ronaldo pulled one back for the visitors two minutes later.
The win was sealed 20 minutes from time after Granit Xhaka got on the scoresheet with a powerful long-range strike past De Gea.
The win sees Arsenal leapfrog Tottenham into fourth spot. But Antonio Conte’s side will get the chance to go back ahead of their rivals when they take on Brentford later on Saturday.
