'Feeling I never take for granted' - Aaron Ramsdale sends message to Arsenal supporters after rare start in dramatic Brentford victory

The goalkeeper made his first league start since September as he covered for David Raya, who was ineligible to play against parent club Brentford. Ramsdale overcame a difficult first-half, in which he made a pair of nervous errors before settling down for a calmer second period. After his side grabbed a win courtesy of Kai Havertz's 89th-minute header, Ramsdale shared his delight with Arsenal fans and thanked them for their backing.

"A feeling I never take for granted," Ramsdale posted on Instagram. "Love being part of this club. Fans were next level last night looking out for me. Thank you"

Ramsdale's reappearance due to Raya's enforced absence inevitably sparked more debate around the goalkeeping situation at Arsenal. Although Mikel Arteta had discussed rotating between the pair, it appears that Raya has won the starting role for the foreseeable future. It remains to be seen if Ramsdale may seek a solution away from the Emirates in January but as yesterday proved, he remains a popular figure among the Arsenal support as they made clear yesterday.

With Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup it will be back to the bench for Ramsdale, with the 25-year-old left eagerly waiting for another opportunity to get back in action in front of those adoring fans again.