Rio Ferdinand backs Arsenal to retain Premier League title after Coventry win

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand told his YouTube audience that Arsenal are playing like champions after their 3-0 win over Coventry City last Friday, which marked the start of their Premier League title defence. Ferdinand praised the Gunners for being solid, hard to play against, shutting down the opposition and capitalising on mistakes, saying they look hard to beat.

The victory gives Arsenal an early boost in their bid to retain the crown they won last season. For Nigerian fans who follow the EPL closely, a strong Arsenal season means more exciting matches to watch and potentially tighter title races that keep weekends lively. Arsenal’s next fixture is an away trip to Aston Villa on Monday night, a test of whether they can maintain that champion‑like consistency on the road.

Will you be tuning in to see if Arsenal can keep up the momentum against Villa, or do you think the pressure of defending the title will start to show?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/epl-they-play-like-champions-rio-ferdinand-picks-team-to-win-title/