To me, he is more important than Arsenal. Even if he dies as a result of the club today, Arsenal supporters will still demand his head because they are the most ungrateful fans in the Premier League that I have ever seen. player United legend says Arsenal player needs to go if he truly wants his ambitions to come true.

 

Rio Ferdinand, an an ex-Manchester United defender, controversially stated that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would eagerly accept the opportunity to become the manager of Manchester United.

Despite a challenging beginning at Arsenal, when he finished ninth twice and fifth in his first three seasons, the team has significantly improved, achieving a second-place finish last year. They are currently two points behind leaders Liverpool,, with 12 games remaining.

In his debut season as manager, the Spaniard achieved victory in the FA Cup and has received acclaim from various experts for his performance at the Emirates.

The team from North London has won 18 out of 26 matches and has achieved an amazing average of 2.23 points per game in the league this year.

Ferdinand stated on his Vibe with FIVE YouTube channel that Arteta will definitely leave Arsenal to join Manchester United.

Expanding on the matter, he stated, “If Manchester United, in an unlikely scenario, were to say, ‘Erik ten Hag, we appreciate you.’ If Erik ten Hag has been recruited by Bayern Munich, he will go there. Manchester United have identified Arteta as their first choice. Arteta is informing the team that he needs to go, stating, “It’s been emotional, but I have to move on.”

Despite six wins out of seven in 2024, fans’ hopes were dashed when the team had a setback last Saturday.

Manchester United played poorly against Fulham at home, resulting in a 1-2 loss. This setback puts them eight points behind Aston Villa, who are currently in fourth place, with only 12 matches remaining in the league season.

It is a significant assertion to propose that Arteta might consider leaving North London, particularly for Old Trafford.

The United position is objectively the most significant in England and would be enticing for any manager.

Arteta, a former Arsenal player, also served as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants at Manchester City for three years.

Additionally, the Gunners are contending for the Premier League championship, but United are struggling to secure a top-four position.

Hence, the ex-United Defender’s forecast appears unrealistic at best.