Ramsey injury sours Arsenal’s courageous win
By NigeriaPlus February 27, 2010
Aaron Ramsey suffered a serious injury as Arsenal came from behind to beat ten-man Stoke 3-1 at the Britannia.
An unmarked Danny Pugh put the home side ahead in the eighth minute with a header from close range after Ryan Shawcross had flicked on Rory Delap’s long throw.
Nicklas Bendtner then headed the Gunners level on 32 minutes from Cesc Fabregas’ cross.
But the game was over-shadowed by a serious injury to Ramsey midway through the second period after a challenge by Shawcross, who was sent-off.
Bendtner’s throughball then hit Pugh’s arm for an Arsenal penalty late on, which Fabregas duly despatched.
Thomas Vermaelen netted an injury time third to seal the win after Fabregas latched onto a Thomas Sorensen parry.
The vital victory sees Arsene Wenger’s side reduce the gap on league leaders Chelsea to three points after the Blues went down to Manchester City earlier on Saturday.
