Forget the fact that they signed two dangerous striker and two creative Midfielders but the truth is that they will still end here this season”, Rio Ferdinand finally predicts where Arsenal will end in this year Premier League table

In a press conference that has already sent shockwaves through the football community, Manchester United legend and pundit Rio Ferdinand has delivered a blunt verdict on Arsenal’s 2025/26 Premier League prospects.

Speaking with his trademark confidence, Ferdinand dismissed the hype surrounding Arsenal’s ambitious summer transfer window, which saw the arrival of two lethal strikers and two highly creative midfielders — acquisitions that many believe could push the Gunners closer to a long-awaited title.

> “Forget the fact that they signed two dangerous strikers and two creative midfielders,” Ferdinand said, “the truth is that they will still end here this season.”

While Ferdinand refused to explicitly name the exact position on the table, sources close to the former defender suggest he believes Arsenal will fall short of the top spot — potentially finishing third or fourth once again.

The comments have sparked heated debate among fans, with Arsenal supporters accusing Ferdinand of underestimating Mikel Arteta’s squad, while rivals claim he is simply “speaking hard truths.”

Despite the criticism, Ferdinand stood by his prediction, pointing to what he sees as “structural weaknesses” in Arsenal’s squad and questioning their ability to maintain form over a full campaign, especially against heavyweights like Manchester City, Liverpool, and even an evolving Manchester United side.

Arsenal’s revamped attack, featuring their new signings, has looked sharp in pre-season, but Ferdinand insists that when the pressure mounts in April and May, “experience will tell.”

With the Premier League season now in full swing, all eyes will be on whether Ferdinand’s prophecy comes true — or whether Arsenal prove their critics wrong and finally mount a serious title challenge.