A 35-year-old man has been charged with assaulting Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale after the Gunners North London derby victory over Tottenham.

Aaron Ramsdale was attacked after his side sealed a 2-0 triumph over rivals Spurs.

Joseph Watts is accused of assault by beating, going onto an area adjacent to the playing area and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, the Metropolitan Police said.

Watts, of Hackney, was charged on Tuesday and is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on February 17.

The Football Association “strongly condemned” incident.

The Met Police said its Football Investigations Team was assisted in its inquiries by the club.

Speaking after the game, Ramsdale told Sky Sports: “The Spurs fans were giving me some throughout the second half, I gave them some back, which to the few people I did do it to, was probably well-greeted, sportsmanship-like.

“Then a fan tried to jump over and give me a little punch on the back. That’s what happened and it’s a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.

“I think both sets of players tried to bring me away. Thankfully nothing actually happened too drastic. It’s a sour taste, but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we go back in the dressing room.”

Tottenham have said they would ban the fan from their stadium once he was identified.