Rio Ferdinand sends Arsenal chilling warning ahead of Man City clash

Rio Ferdinand sends Arsenal chilling warning ahead of Man City clashManchester City will host Arsenal this weekend in a title decider and Rio Ferdinand insists the north Londoners need to rethink their plan if they don't want to be on the receiving end of a scorelineCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer07:35, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRio Ferdinand has given Arsenal a stern warning ahead of their trip to Man City(Image: Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal to change their approach ahead of facing Manchester City in this week's title decider otherwise they'll "get pumped".‌The Gunners head to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon for a clash that may well determine where the Premier League trophy ends up. Mikel Arteta is yet to win on the blue side of Manchester since taking charge at the Emirates.‌He's previously endured some damaging defeats, notably in 2023 when City claimed a 4-1 victory to all but steal the title from Arsenal's grasp. Arteta has copped criticism for a perceived negative approach this term, with sees huge onus placed on their defensive solidity and productivity from set pieces.‌Ferdinand insists that Arsenal, who are on a run of three losses in four games, need to go and take the game to City on Sunday or risk being on the wrong end of the scoreline.He said on his YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents : "If you go there and sit back like Liverpool did at PSG the other day, it's slapsville. You're getting pumped. You can't do that. Do you win leagues doing that?"READ MORE: Marc Guehi shows true colours with Rayan Cherki gesture after Man City's win at ChelseaREAD MORE: Man City fans mock Arsenal with viral 'bottle' gesture at Chelsea as title race heats upCity looked relentless as they dispatched Chelsea on Sunday, just 24 hours after Arsenal had opened the door for them. Pep Guardiola's side ran out 3-0 winners at Stamford Bridge after Bournemouth had stunned t...