A Tottenham Hotspur fan who kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the north London derby on Sunday (January 15) has been charged with assault. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the person has been charged with assault, going onto an space adjoining to a enjoying space and throwing a missile onto a soccer enjoying space.
The 35-year-old from Hackney is ready to look at Highbury Magistrates’ Court docket on February 17. Tensions boiled over following Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday.
Ramsdale clashed with Spurs supporters behind his objective all through the second half of the Gunners’ first win away within the derby since 2015. Disgraceful scenes confirmed the English shot-stopper go and acquire his water bottle from behind his objective.
The Tottenham fan jumped over a row of seats earlier than kicking out on the former Sheffield United goalkeeper. The 2 north London groups then pushed and shoved each other in a heated trade. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was seen pulling his gamers away from the scrap, which marred an excellent win for his aspect.
Ramsdale confirmed that he was attacked in an interview after the sport, saying (through EuroFoot):
“The Spurs followers had been giving me some within the 2nd half. I give them it again. The few individuals I did it to was effectively greeted… Then a fan jumped over and gave me slightly punch on the again. It is a disgrace as a result of it is only a recreation of soccer.”
Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with victory over Tottenham
Arsenal continued their extraordinary season, main the best way within the Premier League title race. Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris’ howler and Martin Odegaard’s strike from outdoors the field secured all three factors for Mikel Arteta’s aspect.
It took the Gunners onto 47 factors in 18 video games; they lead second-placed Manchester Metropolis by eight factors. It has been a season to recollect so far for Arteta and Co.
The victory over Spurs was not solely the aspect’s first away from residence within the derby since 2015, however the first time they’ve crushed their arch-rivals on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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It has additionally prompted additional injury to Antonio Conte’s aspect’s hopes of ending within the prime 4. They path Manchester United by 5 factors in fifth place, having performed one recreation extra.
Subsequent up for Arsenal is the go to of fourth-placed Manchester United on Sunday (January 22), whereas Spurs head to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester Metropolis.
