Arteta reveals the player that has beaten the odds to be an outstanding player at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for his impressive performances this season, despite facing tough challenges in the past. Ramsdale was signed by Arsenal in August 2021, and has quickly become a key player for the team.

Speaking to the media, as quoted by the Fabrizio Romano, Arteta said, “He has been really, really good and probably against the odds. When you look at his past and where he was coming from… he got relegated twice, it was difficult to imagine it. We saw he had character, charisma, personality to play for our club.”

Arsenal are currently leading the Premier League table with 73 points after 30 games, but are closely followed by second placed Manchester City who have 67 points plus a game in hand. Ramsdale’s performances have been crucial in helping Arsenal maintain their position at the top of the table.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

The goalkeeper has kept an impressive 12 clean sheets so far this season, and has been instrumental in helping Arsenal secure important victories. Despite facing criticism earlier in his career for his performances at Bournemouth and Sheffield United, Ramsdale has shown great resilience and determination to succeed at Arsenal.

Arteta’s comments highlight the importance of character and personality when it comes to building a successful team. Ramsdale’s positive attitude and work ethic have clearly impressed the Arsenal manager, and have helped him overcome past setbacks to become a key player for the team.

As Arsenal continue their title race this season, they will be relying on players like Ramsdale to maintain their momentum and secure important victories. With his impressive performances so far this season, it is clear that Ramsdale is up to the challenge.