Following nothing short of a disastrous opening three games, Mikel Arteta simply had to switch things up. Against Norwich, with a win all-but essential, he dropped Bernd Leno for £30m man Aaron Ramsdale.
It had been coming. Leno had conceded nine goals and though none of them were gaping errors, a change in between the sticks had been anticipated.
Arteta, notably satisfied with Ramsdale's league debut and clean sheet, stuck with his summer purchase in the win at Burnley.
Bernd Leno (L) was dropped for Aaron Ramsdale (R) after conceding nine goals in three games
Ramsdale commanded his box well and relieved pressure off his defence from the numerous crosses from the hosts, and even dug Ben White out of a big hole with a brilliant tackle after the latter's underhit back pass left the Gunners in trouble.