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Ferdinand Tells Arteta to Attack Real Madrid Instead of Defending in Second Leg
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has shared his thoughts with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on how best to face Real Madrid in their upcoming Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday.
Arsenal heads into the clash with confidence after a dominant 3-0 win in the first leg at the Emirates. Goals from Declan Rice, who bagged a brace, and Mikel Merino gave the Gunners a solid lead over Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Speaking on his podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents, the ex-England defender urged Arteta not to sit back when they step onto the pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu. Instead, he believes the team should maintain an attacking mindset.
“How’s Arteta going to set up for this one? That’s the big question,” Ferdinand said. “Does he go defensive and try to hold on to the lead, or does he take the game to Madrid? If they score even once, Madrid would need four. And how often have Arsenal conceded five?”
He added, “If it were me, I’d tell the players to go for it. Let’s go toe to toe.” The second leg is set to kick off at 8 pm Nigerian time.
Football legend Gary Lineker shares his thoughts on who will win the Premier League title this season.
It can be noted that the match that occurred on Sunday between Arsenal and Manchester City, with Arsenal losing, gives reason to take a closer look. Arsenal is getting close to losing out, especially with the tight scores against Man City.
Lineker shared that the title might end up being decided by just a goal difference.
“It (Premier League title) may be down to goal difference, and it is very, very close.”
He also shared that he still believes Arsenal has a chance if they really push.
Nigerian player Alex Iwobi reportedly got injured in the match against Brentford that happened on Saturday.
He was then replaced in the match, and his manager, Marco Silva, expressed concern but has hopes that the player will be fine and will recover quickly for their matches this season.
Iwobi has given 4 goals and 3 assists for Fulham this season.
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It can be noted that the player who previously held this title was Lionel Messi, and now Vinicius has broken the record.
The player has a record of 13 assists in the UCL, while Lionel Messi’s record was 12 assists.
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