Former Man Utd and England defender Rio Ferdinand (Picture: YouTube)Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal will be a ‘different beast’ next season and an ‘even harder’ team to beat in the Premier League. The Gunners, who have not won a league title since 2004, boast a five-point lead at the top of the table with nine games remaining. ‘I think Arsenal will win this title by hook or by crook,’ he said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. ‘I absolutely agree and respect it [Arsenal’s tactics],’ added Ferdinand, who won six Premier League titles at Manchester United. Arrow MORE: KSI buys English football team and reveals Premier League targetArrow MORE: Paul Merson makes prediction for Brighton vs Arsenal and Newcastle vs Man UtdArrow MORE: Wes Brown pinpoints major problem Man Utd face if they don’t appoint Michael Carrick

Source: Metro March 03, 2026 19:52 UTC