Last updated on July 1, 2025
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Ferdinand doubts Arsenal.
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Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand believes next season’s Premier League title will be a battle between just Manchester City and Liverpool.
He doesn’t think Arsenal will keep up unless they sign better attacking players:
“It’s only going to be between Liverpool and Man City next season. Arsenal might kick up a fuss for a couple of months – six months maybe – [but nothing more].”
According to him, Arsenal fans want a top striker or a strong left winger instead.
“Arsenal’s signings right now look likely to be [Christian] Norgaard, who is 31 years old, Kepa, who was a reserve keeper at Chelsea, and Martin Zubimendi, but the entire fan base is crying out for a centre forward or a left winger.”
Ferdinand Believes City Will Come Back Strong
Last season, Man City finished in 3rd place with 71 points — not their best year.
But now, they’ve signed some exciting new players like Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Ait-Nouri, which could improve the team.
After a big 5-2 win against Juventus in the Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola said it was the best the team had played in a long time.
Ferdinand thinks this form will continue into the new season.
Bookmakers Still Back Arsenal Too
Even though Ferdinand doubts Arsenal, betting companies still believe it could be a close three-team race.
