Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits 'making a mistake' not signing Sydney FC's Andrew Redmayne when he had the chance as goalkeeper stars in friendly game

  • Arsene Wenger said Arsenal 'made a mistake' not signing Andrew Redmayne
  • Friendly between Arsenal and Sydney at ANZ Stadium finished 2-0 to Gunners
  • Would've been worse for Sky Blues if wasn't for Redmayne's stellar performance
  • 'I'd say their goalkeeper was man of the match,' Wenger said at end of the match 

By Max Margan For Daily Mail Australia

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the English Premier League heavyweights 'made a mistake' not signing Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne. 

The friendly match at ANZ Stadium finished 2-0 to the Gunners, but it would have been far worse for the Sky Blues if it wasn't for Redmayne's stellar performance.  

'At the end of the day I'd say their goalkeeper was man of the match,' Wenger said at the end of the match, unaware Redmayne trialled at Arsenal as a teenager. 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the English Premier League heavyweights 'made a mistake' not signing Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the English Premier League heavyweights 'made a mistake' not signing Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne

The friendly match at ANZ Stadium finished 2-0 to the Gunners, but it would have been far worse for the Sky Blues if it wasn't for Redmayne's stellar performance. Here is pictured making one of many fine saves

The friendly match at ANZ Stadium finished 2-0 to the Gunners, but it would have been far worse for the Sky Blues if it wasn't for Redmayne's stellar performance. Here is pictured making one of many fine saves

'I don't remember. I must say it's such a long time I'm at Arsenal, I do not remember all the trialists. But if he was with us, we made a mistake.'

The Gunners dominated from whistle to whistle on Thursday night, but only had a couple of goals to show for it thanks to the unlikely hero.

Redmayne produced the performance of his career with several top-string saves, including a Danny Welbeck penalty.

The Gunners dominated from whistle to whistle on Thursday night, but only had a couple of goals to show for it thanks to the unlikely hero

The Gunners dominated from whistle to whistle on Thursday night, but only had a couple of goals to show for it thanks to the unlikely hero

'I've always had a lot of faith in Andrew Redmayne,' Sky Blues coach Graham Arnold said.

'He's copped a bit of harsh criticism in the last couple of years but, two years ago, he helped the Wanderers to the grand final as well.'

More than 80,000 fans flocked to ANZ to see A-League champions Sydney FC in their first pre-season hitout against the Premier League club.

Redmayne produced the performance of his career with several top-string saves, including this Danny Welbeck penalty

Redmayne produced the performance of his career with several top-string saves, including this Danny Welbeck penalty

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