Rio Ferdinand and Danny Murphy agree that Arsenal will struggle in the title run-in, with Murphy ruling them out as possible Premier League winners. He expressed his admiration for Manchester City, acknowledging them as a phenomenal team with a great manager, but emphasized the need for competition in the Premier League. Ferdinand echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of a competitive league and referencing the recent defeat of Arsenal by Villa, which has made Mikel Arteta’s job even more challenging. He noted that the defeat has put Arsenal two points behind Pep Guardiola’s Man City, and emphasized the pressure that City has exerted by playing first.

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