Giant-killers Cardiff City welcomed league leaders Arsenal to the Cardiff City Stadium, the newly promoted side were looking to keep their impeccable record against the Premier League’s big guns in tact, while Arsenal were looking to keep adding points to their lead on Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Aaron Ramsey Isn’t Fading Away Any time Soon
The Welsh midfielder opened the scoring against his old club with an angled header courtesy of a cross from record signing Mesut Ozil. The Wales International didn’t stop running the whole game and opened the Welsh defence on a few occasions. He also would have added his name to the assist list, as he wonderfully got himself past 2 defenders to square the ball to Olivier Giroud, only for the Frenchman to hit it straight at Turner who was waiting on the line. A big part of Arsenal’s early season rise, Ramsey looks to be in it for the long haul.
Although Ramsey scored twice, he failed to celebrate against his former club where it all began for the midfielder and Cardiff fans for their part, cheered Ramsey after his magnificent performance. Arsene Wenger also hailed the rejuvenated midfielder for his match winning display.
“It shows you how much Aaron Ramsey has improved,” said Wenger, quoted by the Mirror. “We came here two or three years ago and he had a nightmare here in a cup game, which shows you how much improved he is as a player.
“You are always torn between being happy to score and happy you can win the game, but out of respect for the club where he was educated he didn’t celebrate.”
“Everyone was impressed by the occasion, so it just shows you how mature he is now. He just came here today, played his game as he does usually and scored two great goals.”