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Topics: Manchester United, Antony, Aaron Ramsdale, Premier League, Arsenal
Josh Lawless
Topics: Manchester United, Antony, Aaron Ramsdale, Premier League, Arsenal
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has come in for heavy criticism for Manchester United's opening goal in the 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
New £86 million signing Antony opened the scoring - and his account for the Red Devils - after being played through by Marcus Rashford in the 35th minute.
The Brazilian produced a tidy left-foot finish into the far bottom corner and wheeled away in passionate celebration for his debut goal.
However, plenty of fans think Ramsdale made it a lot easier for the former Ajax man. Granted it was one-on-one chance and not exactly a goalkeeping gaffe, but many believe Ramsdale went down too early in an effort to make the save.
In addition, some think he thought Antony was actually right-footed - hence why he dived at the near post and left the opposite side open.
The 22-year-old is quite clearly a 'leftie' and that was pretty apparent in the way he shaped up to strike the ball.
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The goal had come up against the run of play and not long after Gabriel Martinelli had one chalked off when a VAR review deemed Martin Odegaard to have fouled Christian Eriksen.
Interestingly, after the opener, Erik ten Hag put his hand on the fourth official's shoulder in an action that caused a stir.
Arsenal drew level through Bukayo Saka on the hour mark but Rashford struck twice to make it four wins in a row and inflict the Gunners' first defeat of the season.
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Mikel Arteta's side remain top of the league by one point and are back in action in the Europa League against FC Zurich before they host Everton at the Emirates.