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Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal to a 'promiscuous girlfriend' who Mikel Arteta 'must lack so much trust and faith in' after dropping to mid-table... with Man United legend slamming £45m Thomas Partey

Daily Mail | March 9, 2021

Related Topics: Arsenal F.C., Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United F.C., Thomas Partey, Mikel Arteta, Premier League, Erik Pieters, Football League First Division, EFL League One

Rio Ferdinand has likened Arsenal to a 'promiscuous girlfriend' because Mikel Arteta 'can't trust' his players when they go out on the pitch.

The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday when a huge mistake from Granit Xhaka gifted Chris Wood an equaliser.

The result leaves Arsenal facing an uphill battle to finish in a European spot, and Ferdinand believes things aren't 'coming together' under Arteta as they should be.

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka looks dejected after gifting Burnley an equaliser on Saturday
Rio Ferdinand has called the Gunners a 'promiscuous girlfriend' because they can't be trusted

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Speaking on his Vibe with FIVE YouTube series, the former Manchester United and England defender said: 'They should definitely have had a penalty [for a handball by Erik Pieters].

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