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Rio Ferdinand has lauded Arsenal’s remarkable response to recent setbacks, highlighting their renewed confidence and composure under Mikel Arteta. Despite consecutive defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, the Gunners have bounced back with a resounding 5-0 victory over Chelsea, reclaiming a three-point lead atop the Premier League table. Ferdinand attributes this resilience to Arteta’s steady leadership and the team’s newfound maturity, as they seek to secure their first league title in two decades.

After Arsenal’s dominant 5-0 victory over Chelsea, former defender Rio Ferdinand criticized the Blues for playing like “boys” against “men.”

Chelsea’s dismal performance against Arsenal was encapsulated by a young fan’s sign, which read: ‘I don’t want your shirt! I want you to want to fight for ours.’ This sentiment reflects the frustration and disappointment felt by many Chelsea fans after their team’s 5-0 loss at the Emirates. Rio Ferdinand criticized the Chelsea players for their lack of effort and intensity, calling their performance ‘men against boys.’ The defeat extended Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League to three games and left them 30 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has slammed Chelsea’s performance against Arsenal as ‘men playing against boys’ following their 5-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. Ferdinand, speaking on TNT Sports, said the Blues were way off the level they have been hitting in recent weeks. He pointed to the lack of experience in key moments and said the younger players need to be protected. Martin Keown, a former Arsenal star, focused on the performance of his former club, praising Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in particular. Joe Cole, another former Chelsea player, put the defeat down to a lack of experience in key moments and claims the Blues need to respond in their next match versus Aston Villa.

Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand expressed bewilderment over the decision not to send off Nicolas Jackson for a high tackle on Takehiro Tomiyasu during Chelsea’s 5-0 defeat to Arsenal. The incident occurred in the opening minutes of the match, but Jackson was spared any punishment despite the reckless nature of his challenge. Ferdinand criticized the decision, stating that it was a clear red card offense. Jackson, who has a history of disciplinary issues, has received only four yellow cards in recent months.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole have urged the Blues to show patience with manager Mauricio Pochettino despite a challenging first season at Stamford Bridge. Ferdinand believes it would be a ‘crime’ to dismiss Pochettino after just one year, highlighting the promising young talent at his disposal. Cole echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of stability and the dangers of making hasty managerial changes. The pair stressed the need for Chelsea to support Pochettino in the transfer market and give him time to implement his vision for the club.