Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has issued a stern warning to Arsenal, cautioning that they risk being ‘pumped’ by Manchester City if they adopt a defensive approach in their upcoming clash.
The match is set to take place at the Etihad Stadium, where City are riding high after a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea.
In stark contrast, Arsenal suffered a setback, losing 2-1 to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand remarked, “If Arsenal go to Man City and sit back as Liverpool did against PSG the other day, it’s slapsville. You’re going to get pummeled. You can’t approach it like that. Do you win leagues by playing defensively?”
Currently, Arsenal sit atop the Premier League table, holding a six-point lead over City, who do have a game in hand. The encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, as both sides look to assert their dominance.
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