Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has named Liverpool as the ‘team to beat’ in the Premier League this season.
Ferdinand started this on his YouTube channel when asked about Arsenal’s comeback win against Newcastle United at the weekend.
Recall that Arsenal capitalized on Liverpool’s defeat to Crystal Palace by beating Newcastle 2-1 at St. James’ Park to go second position on the Premier League table with just two points behind the Reds, who are in first position.
However, Ferdinand believes Arne Slot’s side is the team to beat this term because they have more experience and they are champions.
“This was a massive, massive shift in mindset and belief,” Ferdinand said about Arsenal’s comeback win against Newcastle.
“They answered a lot of the critics out there. To go to Newcastle and win is huge because if they draw that game or lose that game, questions would be asked.
“I’m not saying they will win the league, but there are moments in the season that you draw inspiration from. Newcastle is not an easy place to go.
“That game means so much to that team because there was so much riding on it; they had to capitalise on Liverpool dropping points.
“Liverpool are the team to beat. They are. They are the champions, they have the most experience, you have got to watch them. They are the team everyone will have to chase.”