Ferdinand Names 3 Managers Who’d Snub Man Utd For Arsenal

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has controversially asserted that only three managers in world football would opt for Arsenal over his former club. Ferdinand’s comments came as he cautioned Arsenal supporters against calls for manager Mikel Arteta’s dismissal.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand warned, “I would be careful what you wish for if I were an Arsenal fan, if you think getting rid of Arteta is the best thing you guys could do.” He reminded fans of the club’s trajectory under Arteta: “You have to remember where you guys were when he came. You guys are consistently qualifying for the Champions League, you weren’t before Arteta came. You are finishing second most of the time, fighting for the Premier League year in.”

While acknowledging the need for silverware, Ferdinand questioned the availability of superior alternatives: “You have got to get over the line, yes, I know, but you think the grass is greener over there with another manager? Who is the other manager?” He specifically dismissed the notion of a top manager like Luis Enrique joining Arsenal: “He [Luis Enrique] is not coming to Arsenal. He’s leaving the best team in the world to go to Arsenal – are you crazy?”

Ferdinand then concluded his provocative statement: “Every manager other than Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira or Cesc Fabregas would go to Man United over Arsenal.”