Tottenham have vowed to ban the fan who kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the North London derby on Sunday.
Ramsdale was named man of the match as Arsenal defeated their fierce rivals 2-0 to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Following the game, he clashed with Richarlison before going behind the goal to retrieve his water bottle.
A fan climbed over the advertising hoardings and kicked him in the back as he turned his back after picking up the bottle. As players from both teams swarmed over, Ramsdale was eventually led away from the area.
The fan appeared to escape back into the stand before stewards or police were able to detain him. But Spurs have now promised to identify and eventually ban the supporter from their stadium for his actions.
“We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football,” a statement from the club read.
“The Club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
