Arsene Wenger watches underfire Ramsdale shock Arsenal fans in Emirates Cup win vs Monaco

Ramsdale impressed with Arsene Wenger watching.

Arsene Wenger watches underfire Ramsdale shock Arsenal fans in Emirates Cup win vs Monaco

Izuchukwu Akawor 20:08 - 02.08.2023

Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was in attendance as Aaron Ramsdale and Arsenal prepared for Manchester City with Emirates Cup win against Monaco.

England international Aaron Ramsdale stole the show with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in attendance as the Gunners lifted the 2023 Emirates Cup against AS Monaco.

Arsenal defeated the Ligue 1 side 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

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Both goals were scored in the first half with Youssouf Fofana scoring the opener with a beautiful header to put Monaco ahead before Edward Nketiah equalised for the Gunners.

Arsenal vs Monaco

The game between the Gunners and Monaco turned out to be end-to-end stuff at the Emirates.

The home side dominated but found themselves behind against the run of play when a snap header from Fofana gave the visitors the lead.

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Eddie Nketiah celebrates his equaliser for Arsenal. (Photo Credit: Arsenal/Twitter)

Mikel Arteta’s men continued to dominate on the ball and threatened with record signing Declan Rice and Nketiah, who was denied by the Monaco goalkeeper, with the best chances to equalise for the Gunners.

Just before the break, the Gunners finally level when Nketiah found the perfect space and time to slot home from a corner.

It was no less than the home side deserved heading into the break.

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Arsene Wenger enjoyed what he saw from his former team. (Photo Credit: Arsenal/Twitter)

The second half saw both teams fail to add to the scoreline, with the game to be decided through a penalty shootout where Arsenal emerged winners.

Ramsdale shocks Arsenal fans

Arsenal’s goalkeeper Ramsdale turned out to be the hero of the shootout as he saved one of Monaco’s spot kicks.

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Aaron Ramsdale seems to have responded to the David Raya links. (Photo Credit: Arsenal/Twitter)

Arsenal fans have reacted to his heroics, with the fans shocked to see their goalkeeper stopping a penalty.

Here are some of the best reactions to Ramsdale’s save.

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