'Claiming crosses is something that I like to do. With my height and my timing, I felt I could have an effect on a game by doing that, just like with the through-balls and the ball over the top. It is a chance to win possession back for the team and turn defence into attack.' Burnley's Nick Pope has spoken openly about preferring to claim crosses than the arguably 'less risky' options of punching the ball clear or staying on your line. His opposite number on Saturday, Aaron Ramsdale, appears to agree. Three games into his Arsenal career, Ramsdale is yet to concede a goal for the club and gave an impressive display in the 1-0 win over Burnley, winning the club's man of the match award...
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