Rio Ferdinand sends message to Arsenal board over Mikel Arteta
dailystar.co.ukArsenal chiefs need to back Mikel Arteta this summer by bolstering his squad with “strong characters” who would “mirror his philosophy”.That’s the verdict of former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who was highly critical of the Gunners after their 2-1 defeat away at Brighton today.Arteta’s side were beaten deep into stoppage time by the Seagulls, despite Nicolas Pepe curling them in front with 20 minutes remaining.Lewis Dunk turned the ball home from close range to draw Brighton level seven minutes later, before Neal Maupay converted a dramatic winner with the very last kick of the game.And while carrying out his punditry duties for BT Sport, Ferdinand called on the Arsenal hierarchy to back Arteta in the summer transfer window.“I.
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