Aaron Ramsdale’s first clean sheet in a year showed how important he is to Southampton’s chances of staying in the league.

An amazing jump to block Jesper Lindstrom’s free kick was one of many amazing saves.

The Everton player said, “I told him, “You’ve got long fingers,” and he just smiled.” “That was a good game! I’m mad!”

After losing his spot to David Raya, Ramsdale left Arsenal for a relegation battle last summer. In November 2023, he shut out Brentford.

On Saturday, he played brilliantly, tipped over Orel Mangala’s piledriver and stopped a Michael Keane header. The Saints got their first Premier League win, with Adam Armstrong scoring in the 85th minute, and moved off the bottom of the table.

“Those are the rules I live by,” the England goalie said. “Saints fans saw the real Aaron Ramsdale.” As a team, we had to pull together and work hard.

“I’m glad Keane’s header didn’t hit me in the head or arm when it went off my hand.” Several times it hit the post and landed on Keane’s lap. I just poked it around. 

Wolves is the only team below them, and the Saints will play them next weekend. Manager Russell Martin is glad to have Ramsdale on board.

“He’s an amazing person.” He said, “Good voice, trains well, always adds value, but in a nice way.”

Everton had gone five games without losing before Armstrong scored. But Beto hit the bar 27 seconds before Armstrong’s goal and VAR called off his shot.

Yes, that is the Premier League. “The other team can score if you aren’t ready all the time,” said Lindstrom, who had his best game since coming on loan from Napoli.