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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has named Malo Gusto, alongside his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer, in his Premier League Team of the Season. Ferdinand also picked the Frenchman over Arsenal’s Ben White in his side. This season’s Premier League will end this coming Sunday. Speaking on FootballJOE, Ferdinand said, “I will go back four because […]
EPL: Rio Ferdinand gives verdict on Arsenal’s title chances
Manchester United icon, Rio Ferdinand has insisted that Arsenal wouldn’t merit to be Premier League champions if they lose to the Red Devils. Arsenal will face Man United in an away Premier League tie at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Gunners head to the game after beating Bournemouth 3-0 in their last game, while Erik […]
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals ‘only’ way Sancho will return to Manchester United from Dortmund
Former Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand has emphasized that the prospect of Jadon Sancho rejoining the club depends solely on the departure of manager Erik ten Hag. Sancho, who had a turbulent relationship with Ten Hag, opted to return to Borussia Dortmund earlier this year. Despite his mixed performance at Old Trafford since his £73 […]
EPL: You’ve been disrespected – Rio Ferdinand tells ‘world class’ African star
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has wondered why Mohamed Salah has been so disrespected this season. The former Red Devil defended Salah, who has been on the receiving end of criticism for his recent performances. Before Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, the Egyptian forward had only netted twice in eight Premier League […]
EPL: Men against boys – Rio Ferdinand reacts to Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Arsenal’s emphatic 5-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday, was a game of “men against boys”. It was 1-0 at the break, thanks to Leandro Trossard’s smart finish. But the Gunners added four more goals in the second half, with Kai Havertz and Ben White both scoring braces. […]
UCL: PSG have to thank Araujo – Rio Ferdinand reflects on Barcelona’s exit
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has claimed Ronald Araujo’s sending off changed the course of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Barcelona. Araujo saw red for a last-man tackle against Bradley Barcola after Barca had taken a 1-0 lead thanks to Raphinha. PSG then equalized through Ousmane Dembele, before Vitinha and Kylian Mbappe (brace) […]
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand predicts Bayern Munich vs Arsenal clash
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Bayern Munich are favourites to qualify for the Champions League semi-final at the expense of Arsenal. Both sides play each other in their quarter-final second leg in Germany on Wednesday. The Gunners will be hoping to progress to the last four of the competition for the first […]
EPL: Rio Ferdinand lists two matches that will stop Arsenal from winning title
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has identified the two fixtures that will cost Arsenal the Premier League title. With seven matches left, the Gunners can go back to the top of the table with a win over Aston Villa on Sunday. But Ferdinand believes that Mikel Arteta’s men will suffer two more defeats before […]
UCL: You didn’t perform – Rio Ferdinand blames Mbappe for 3-2 defeat to Barcelona
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has criticized Kylian Mbappe for his performance in Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday. The Ligue 1 champions suffered a 3-2 loss in front of their fans, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Mbappe produced a below-par display in what could be his last […]
UCL: ‘He committed crime’ – Rio Ferdinand criticizes PSG star as Barcelona win
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has criticized goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma as he stayed on his line and watched defender, Andreas Christensen head in a winner for Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tie on Wednesday. Raphinha gave Barcelona a first half lead before Ousmane Dembele fired in an equaliser […]