“I was so shocked and confused with his performance against Liverpool yesterday. This guy has turn to a beast all of a sudden”- Man United Legend Rio Ferdinand admits £27M Arsenal player made him ‘eat his words’ towards him for his fantastic display against Liverpool

RIO FERDINAND ADMITS £27M ARSENAL STAR MADE HIM ‘EAT MY WORDS’ V LIVERPOOL

In a thrilling match at the Emirates on Sunday, Arsenal showcased one of their finest performances, securing a crucial victory over Premier League title contenders Liverpool and claiming three valuable points. Despite some debate over the fortuitous nature of Gabriel Martinelli’s goal that put Arsenal back in the lead, the Gunners maintain that Liverpool’s equalizer was equally serendipitous. Nonetheless, the outcome sees Arsenal now trailing the Premier League leaders by just two points.

Gabriel Martinelli’s dynamic presence on the flank posed a constant threat for Arsenal, leaving football pundit Ferdinand surprised and confused when manager Mikel Arteta decided to substitute him during the game. Speaking on Premier League Productions, Ferdinand expressed initial disbelief at Martinelli’s substitution but later had to acknowledge the unexpected brilliance of the replacement, Leandro Trossard, who sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal.

Ferdinand, initially advocating for Martinelli to stay on the pitch for the entire game, had to humbly admit his misjudgment after witnessing Trossard’s match-winning contribution. “I was very surprised and confused, but then Trossard scores, so I had to eat my words. Humble pie is in the house and ready to go,” remarked Ferdinand.

Highlighting the significance of Trossard, Arsenal’s acquisition of the talented player from Brighton for £27 million last January proved to be a wise move. This move followed a failed attempt to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, who ultimately chose Chelsea, a decision that now appears to be a stroke of luck for Arsenal, given Chelsea’s current position in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Trossard has emerged as an underrated asset for the team, showcasing reliability both as a starter and a substitute.

Despite the common expectation of players lacking sharpness when not receiving regular minutes, Trossard consistently brings energy and dynamism to his game, demonstrating his ability to make an impact regardless of his playing frequency. Arsenal’s decision to secure Trossard’s services has proven to be a shrewd move, contributing to their recent success and bolstering their options on the field.