The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said "violence towards players is completely unacceptable" after a fan appeared to aim a kick at Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale following their derby win over Tottenham.

The England international was the target of a kick from a supporter after the Gunners' 2-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In response, the PFA declared that such issues are a "priority concern" and demanded that players be safeguarded.

A statement said: "Violence towards players is completely unacceptable. These types of incidents are occurring too often.

"Players have a right to be safe in their place of work. When a player is attacked we expect the laws and regulations that are in place to protect them to be properly enforced.

"As the players' union we treat this as a priority issue. We will be continuing to work with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work."

pic.twitter.com/hIZR9tEKgI— Professional Footballers’ Association (@PFA) January 15, 2023