Arsenal’s Impressive Centre-Back Partnership Makes Them Title Contenders, Says Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal could be Manchester City’s closest challengers for the Premier League title, surpassing Liverpool, due to their impressive centre-back partnership.
Arsenal’s Defensive Strength
William Saliba and Gabriel showcased their defensive prowess as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Brentford on Saturday. With the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, conceding only 10 goals in 13 games, Mikel Arteta’s side has caught Ferdinand’s attention.
The Key to Arsenal’s Title Challenge
Ferdinand emphasized the importance of Arsenal’s centre-back duo in their pursuit of the title. He stated, “The two centre-backs, they’ll be the reason why I would put them ahead of Liverpool in the title race to challenge someone like Manchester City because you can trust those two implicitly at the moment.” Ferdinand expressed his confidence in Saliba and Gabriel’s current form and predicted that their partnership will continue to flourish.
Arsenal’s Grit and Determination
Ferdinand also commended Arsenal’s fighting spirit and resilience. He praised the team’s ability to battle in tough matches, stating, “They don’t mind coming [to] places like this and having to fight. That’s the big difference as well. There are some players that when it’s good and going well they look good. These guys don’t mind rolling up their sleeves as well and doing the ugly stuff, which is a real testament to them as a partnership.”
Arsenal Tops the Table
Arsenal’s victory over Brentford puts them one point ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. This comes after City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool earlier in the day.
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