Aaron Ramsdale reacts to 'tough' Arsenal return in Brentford victory as David Raya stand-in sends message to Gunners fans following potentially-costly error

Ramsdale's long-awaited return to the Gunners' starting lineup looked set to be a disappointing one after his error led to Yoane Wissa's equaliser following Declan Rice's opener. However, Kai Havertz's late winner ensured Mikel Arteta's men secured all three points to save the stand-in keeper's blushes at the Emirates on Saturday. The morning after, the 25-year-old, who replaced first-choice stopper David Raya as he was ineligible to face his parent club, took to Instagram to give his thoughts on an eventful contest.

The ex-Bournemouth star, who made just his sixth league start of the season, wrote on Instagram: "This team ❤️❤️. It was tough out there but it was special to be back. I owe my team mates and the you amazing fans the world for the support I get week in week out 🙏🏻❤️"

Despite the England international making some important saves following his mistake, Raya, who will sign permanently for the north London outfit in the summer after a season-long loan spell from Brentford, is likely to be back in goal for Arsenal for the rest of the campaign. The former Sheffield United ace has been linked with a transfer exit after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates and while his future may lie elsewhere, Arteta still values his contribution to the squad.

Arsenal, who went top of the Premier League with the win, next face FC Porto in the second leg of their last 16 Champions League tie. The Gunners are hoping to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit to reach the last eight of the competition.