Arteta ready to play set-piece mind games with ex-Arsenal No.1 Aaron Ramsdale




MIKEL ARTETA has warned ex-Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale to expect set-piece MIND GAMES ahead of his North London return.

Ramsdale plays at the Emirates today for the first time since swapping the Gunners for Southampton in a £25m deal this summer – ending his three-year stint.

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Aaron Ramsdale has endured a tough start to life at SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
Mikel Arteta axed Ramsdale for new No.1 David Raya

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Mikel Arteta axed Ramsdale for new No.1 David RayaCredit: Getty
Arsenal may be forced to create some new corner routines against Ramsdale

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Arsenal may be forced to create some new corner routines against RamsdaleCredit: Alamy

And he is now able to give Russell Martin’s Saints the lowdown on his old side’s potent set-piece routines that have produced 45 goals in all competitions, excluding penalties, since July 2021 – the most in Europe’s top five leagues.

Asked if Arsenal need to adapt with this in mind, Arteta said: “Probably.

“Maybe we tell remain out until after the international break.



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