In an interview with the Daily Mail, Manchester United legend Ferdinand talked about the Premier League title battle this season. He said that the only one who can compete with Liverpool is Arsenal.
Ferdinand said: "I think you have to always respect the defending champions, no matter which team it is. Usually the defending champions will become the team that everyone wants to beat next season, which is inevitable. If you look at the way Liverpool signs in the summer window, you will find that they have experienced the best signing window so far."
"From the beginning, their intentions were pure, clear, transparent, and they successfully executed all the plans except Guy. Frankly, if They signed Guy and I think they can solve all the problems. I think the only team that can compete with Liverpool this season is Arsenal, they have a good roster, and now they have a deep roster considering their signings. "
" I think they are in great shape lately and if Yorke plays well, they will be better off. I don't think we'll see other teams anymore, any team you think will surprise, like Newcastle or Chelsea , I think for them, the European war will be a little hindered, because participating in the European war requires a high level of roster. "
" The team coached by Guardiola has never performed unstable and has not won trophys. Manchester City did not win an important trophy last season. You would think: 'Has the situation changed? Can they turn the world around'? For their players and for Guardiola, this is a challenge. Can they rebuild this team and challenge? This is the problem they are about to face, as for whether they do it We'll take a look when we're ready. "
"They have introduced a lot of players in recent transfer windows, and these players also need time to adapt. Can they win the trophy as before? I think it will be difficult because Liverpool has brought in very good players again, Arsenal is in good shape, and Chelsea has also brought in a lot of players. There are still many obstacles to regaining dominance. I'm not saying they can't win again, but I don't think they can find the dominance they used to be."