Arsenal fans know the importance of Saturday’s North London Derby. Wenger’s side sits in sixth spot, four points behind fifth-placed Tottenham, knowing they must win this tie in order to keep their top-four hopes alive.
Chelsea has also been struggling lately, meaning the Gunners can pull off a late surge for a Champions League spot. However, defeat at Wembley would be a huge blow.
Unfortunately, their chance of winning was severely rocked when Arsenal’s starting eleven was announced. Supporters were quick to notice one key name missing from the lineup: Aaron Ramsey.
It is disappointing to see the Welshman miss out on this crucial game especially after his excellent display in the 5-1 win over Everton last weekend. He netted a hat-trick and could have seriously troubled Hugo Lloris.
His absence sent many Gooners into a meltdown on Twitter. Check out some of the best tweets below.
No Ramsey, Cech in goal. pic.twitter.com/fXYACWc4oD
— Charles Payne (@F_M_Payne) February 10, 2018
We struggle to break the lines today with that front 3 and no Ramsey. Hmmm
— Is yours gold? (@Sam_Lloyd14) February 10, 2018
No Ramsey. Is this an error. Change this please thanks. https://t.co/eR45xkjtzG
— Ed & Chantelle (@UncleEd419) February 10, 2018
Damn. No Ramsey. https://t.co/5XhMyoHOOI
— Olayide Niles (@Faroukfabulous) February 10, 2018
No ramsey
— Nic (@nicolaskues) February 10, 2018
No Ramsey and Cech in goal LOOOOOOOOL 3-1 L https://t.co/unrAPrb5qB
— harry (@SimpIyMesut) February 10, 2018
No Ramsey? pic.twitter.com/OzZ3aQnUmm
— ً (@Naitology) February 10, 2018
Ffs no Ramsey in the squad.
— Oscar (@Reunewal) February 10, 2018
No Ramsey No Party
— Daley (@DaleyAFC) February 10, 2018
No Ramsey? pic.twitter.com/af133DtG5M
— Sharky (@afcSharky) February 10, 2018
Details quickly emerged surrounding his absence. With Ramsey also failing to make the bench, it was easy to realize that he picked up an injury ahead of the derby.
A few journalists reported that the 27-year-old has a slight groin injury, thus forcing him to sit this game out. There was no extra information as to how long he will be out, but it’s unlikely he Ramsey will be spending much time on the sidelines.
Groin injury for Ramsey.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) February 10, 2018
Aaron Ramsey has a slight groin injury.
— Mattias Karén (@MattiasKaren) February 10, 2018
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