Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal scores his team's third goal THEY’RE letting this bloke leave for free? Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey delivered a sensational reminder of his quality overnight against Fulham, as the midfielder came off the bench to score a contender for goal of the season. Just 39 seconds after coming off the bench, the Welshman found the net with a jaw dropping back heel after some stunning build up play from the Gunners. His strike was the fastest Premier League goal by a substitute since 2007. Ramsey looks set to leave the club with his contract expiring at the end of the season, with rumours suggesting talks over a new contract had been terminated. But with strikes like this, the Londoners may find added pain in letting a talent of his calibre leave free of charge. Social media was abuzz with love for the audacious goal. HERE’S THE BEST OF THE REACTION...<doc-sep>Aaron Ramsey made an immediate impact against Fulham (Picture: Getty) Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes Aaron Ramsey’s celebration was meant as a message to Unai Emery regarding his contract situation. Ramsey started on the bench against Fulham but replaced Alex Iwobi in the 67th minute and immediately scored a goal-of-the-season contender in Arsenal’s 5-1 victory at Craven Cottage. The Welshman started a counter-attack deep inside the Gunners’ half before finishing off a stunning team move with an audacious flicked strike to beat Marcus Bettinelli. Ramsey’s shrugged gesture while celebrating the outrageous effort caught the attention of Keown who feels it had an obvious meaning. The midfielder becomes a free agent next summer and both Liverpool and Manchester United are circling after contract negotiations with Arsenal broke down. ‘Aaron Ramsey sent a clear message as he gestured with his outstretched arms in celebration of his wonderful goal at Craven Cottage,’ Keown said in his Sportsmail column. ‘This is what you get if you are prepared to pay the money.’ Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang both scores braces at Craven Cottage (Picture: Getty) Keown urged Emery to break the trend of Arsenal’s top players joining Premier League rivals. ‘New managers need players like Ramsey who acutely understand the demands of playing for their football club,’ he added. ‘He is a role model in the way he works, trains and plays with such drive. Should he see out his career at the Emirates, Ramsey will go down as an Arsenal great. ‘I understand why he would want to earn the same as the club’s recent acquisitions. At 27, this could be his last big contract and it is important for him that he makes the right decision. ‘But think of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri. Too often Arsenal have developed promising players only to sell them. ‘I would be immensely disappointed if Ramsey is allowed to leave.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video MORE : What Paul Pogba told Jose Mourinho at half-time to inspire stunning Newcastle United comeback<doc-sep>Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey, left, scores his side’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo) Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey, left, scores his side’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo) Aaron Ramsey produced a contender for goal of the season in Arsenal’s 5-1 rout of Fulham on Sunday to underline why he will be such a loss if, as expected, he leaves the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 27-year-old midfielder began and ended a wonderful free-flowing move at Craven Cottage to score Arsenal’s third just 39 seconds after coming on as a 67th-minute substitute. First he dinked the ball over a defender deep in his own half before running on to make two key headers around the halfway line to allow the push forward to keep its momentum. Finally, he met Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s low cross with a delicate flick with the inside of his boot to beat Marcus Bettinelli in the Fulham goal and conjure memories of the sort of goals Dutch great Johan Cruyff used to score. “It was an important goal for Aaron and an important goal for us,” said manager Unai Emery with more than a touch of understatement. “The best performer for us is every player.” With Ramsey also providing a superb through ball to set up Aubameyang’s second — and Arsenal’s fifth — his contribution to the win was immense, with all five of Arsenal’s goals beautifully worked. Earlier this month, Ramsey’s representatives Avid Sports & Entertainment Group confirmed he is likely to depart as a free agent at the end of the season after the club chose not to continue discussions over a new contract. “There is nothing we can do, the club made a decision. Life goes on,” it said in a tweet which has since been deleted. Although Emery has said he would like to keep Ramsey, who is Arsenal’s longest serving player after joining in 2008, Arsenal are keen to keep their 200 million pound ($262 million) wage bill under control and look willing to allow the Welshman to leave on a free transfer, just as Jack Wilshere did during the close season. Yet, even if Ramsey does leave, Emery is clearly not short of midfield options, with Alex Iwobi impressing before being replaced by the Welshman and Germany’s Mesut Ozil to come back in after missing Sunday’s game with injury. “Our performance over the 90 minutes was very important; to be together and with our performance we found each moment and each player,” said Emery. The win was Arsenal’s ninth in succession in all competitions — their best run since stringing together eight successive wins from March to April 2015 — and put them into the top four. “I believe in us, we believe in our process but also we must keep taking confidence. I think we are in the first competition in the war. It is very difficult but we must prepare, continue improving and show big commitment,” said Emery.<doc-sep>Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey enjoyed a sweet afternoon as the Gunners romped to a massive 5-1 win over Fulham. Unai Emery’s side went into the fixture on the back of eight straight victories in all competitions. And that good fortune continued at Craven Cottage as Fulham became the latest victims. Ramsey was brought on as a second-half substitute, replacing Alex Iwobi. But once the Welshman got on the pitch, it was obvious his teammates were lacking precision. Ramsey ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name, but it is the former that has got the football world talking. Just seconds after coming on, the midfielder was on the end of a brilliant attacking team move which involved as many as six Arsenal players before the ball ended in the back of the net. It hasn’t been a smooth season for the Welsh international whose future remains uncertain following numerous contractual talks. However, his goal against Fulham has given Emery and the Arsenal board just another reason why he should be tied down sooner rather than later. There were also goals for Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who both scored doubles in the game. However, none can be compared to the wonderful team goal scored by Ramsey. It is a goal that has sent Twitter into a complete frenzy. Most football fans simply could not understand how such a “FIFA-like” goal could be scored in a professional football game. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how football fans reacted to the wonder goal which was scored by Ramsey against Fulham on Sunday: Ramsey started it & Ramsey finished it. Goal of the season contender pic.twitter.com/D35pbDnH4H — ‏ً (@Sidenomenal) October 7, 2018 Ramsey just scored the best tem goal I've seen in my life 🙆🙆 — Fake Earpiece 🎧 (@Mister_Judah) October 7, 2018 that Ramsey goal phew! It’s what #Arsenal is all about, intricate team play and deft finish, made my Sunday #bbcfootball — Dennis Peter (@dennispeter37) October 7, 2018 Wonderful goal by Ramsey for artful Arsenal! A masterpiece of adept ad libbing #FULARS — Jon Champion (@JonChampionJC) October 7, 2018 GOOLAZOO DE RAMSEY PUSKAS 2019 pic.twitter.com/TNjqiMuU8u — Mundo Gunner (@MundoGunner) October 7, 2018 67' - Ramsey comes on Also 67' - Ramsey scores! pic.twitter.com/0FzxgK8uHI — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 7, 2018 That Ramsey goal was next level. Goal of the season so far for me. 🤮#arsenal pic.twitter.com/YK0zCrOSkA — D∆VE M... (@davdmrgan) October 7, 2018 Aaron Ramsey's so amazing goal against Fulham. This goal deserves Puskas Award! What a goal!⚽️👏❤ pic.twitter.com/OQgyZMQwa9 — Nahid Askeroff (@Nahid_Askeroff) October 7, 2018 Seriously, that Ramsey goal is up there with Giroud’s scorpion and Wilshere vs. Norwich. The build up, the touches, the movements and the finish. Top notch. — FG (@FunnyGooner) October 7, 2018 Wow. OK, the finish from Ramsey was special, but that whole build-up play from Arsenal was unreal. What a team goal! — Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) October 7, 2018 What a team goal by Arsenal wonderfully finished off by Aaron Ramsey. #afc pic.twitter.com/TLES02ZqqE — Arsenal (@AFCvideosHD_) October 7, 2018 Goal of the season as at today .. Ramsey's contract should be extended pic.twitter.com/ft1fRpgnMS — Hussein (@gentle_twin) October 7, 2018<doc-sep>
AARON RAMSEY'S goal celebration was a message to boss Unai Emery over his messy contract situation, according to former Arsenal defender Martin Keown. The Welshman finished off a wonderful counter attacking move as the Gunners ran out resounding 5-1 winners over Fulham. 4 Aaron Ramsey shrugged his shoulders after scoring a wonder goal against Fulham Credit: Getty - Contributor Ramsey, who started on the bench, started and finished a lightning quick move with a deft back heel to score his first of the campaign. In his celebration the 27-year-old shrugged his shoulders as he acknowledged the supporters. Keown believes his actions had a deeper meaning with the player's time at Arsenal seemingly coming to an end. In his column for Sportsmail, the pundit wrote: "Aaron Ramsey sent a clear message as he gestured with his outstretched arms in celebration of his wonderful goal at Craven Cottage, Aaron Ramsey wonder goal at Southampton shows what Arsenal will be missing if they let him go 4 Aaron Ramsey scored one of the goal-of-the-season contenders Credit: PA:Press Association "This is what you get if you are prepared to pay the money." Ramsey looks braced to leave the Emirates on a free transfer at the end of the season after an impasse in contract negotiations. Reports claim talks have completely broken down with Ramsey's wage demands exceeding what Arsenal are prepared to pay. Ramsey won't be short of potential suitors with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus all in the queue to land his signature. 4 Arsenal's six wins in a row means they are now two points off top Credit: AFP or licensors 4 Martin Keown believes Arsenal should offer Ramsey what he wants Credit: PA:Press Association But Keown believes Arsenal must break the bank in order to keep Ramsey at the club. He added: "New managers need players like Ramsey who acutely understand the demands of playing for their football club, "He is a role model in the way he works, trains and plays with such drive. Should he see out his career at the Emirates, Ramsey will go down as an Arsenal great. "I understand why he would want to earn the same as the club’s recent acquisitions. Fulham 1-5 Arsenal: Alexandre Lacazette scores brilliant brace to set Gunners on their way to a ninth successive win "At 27, this could be his last big contract and it is important for him that he makes the right decision. "But think of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri. Too often Arsenal have developed promising players only to sell them. "I would be immensely disappointed if Ramsey is allowed to leave."