Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal on course to say 'good night' to Premier League title chances

Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal on course to say 'good night' to Premier League title chancesArsenal are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League but Rio Ferdinand has warned Mikel Arteta's side could come undone against one opponentCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer12:53, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRio Ferdinand has namedropped precisely which team could dent Arsenal's Premier League title hopes(Image: Michael Regan - FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has pinpointed the side that could derail Arsenal's pursuit of Premier League glory. And while Manchester City may pose the strongest challenge on the title itself, Bournemouth are the team he believes could scupper the entire campaign for the Gunners.‌Mikel Arteta's squad, who triumphed 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium in January, sit nine points clear of Pep Guardiola's City as league action returns this weekend. However, City hold one game in hand, which would narrow that advantage to six points should they claim victory.‌There's also the significant matter of a direct clash between Arsenal and City at the Etihad Stadium on April 19. Taking all this into account, Ferdinand highlighted Saturday's home fixture against Bournemouth as a potential turning point.‌Speaking on his YouTube channel, the United icon said: "This isn't a slight at Arsenal and their players but at this moment it's about who deals with the pressure best and experience counts for a lot.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"Man City have that so if they get within touching distance of Arsenal you guys are going to be in trouble because there's been a momentum shift. They know this walk, they've walked this path too many times.‌READ MORE: Premier League fixture changes confirmed with FA Cup semi-final impact clearREAD MORE: Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey announces retirement in...