A new clip from Rio Ferdinand's podcast that was shared on the official X account has reignited debate around Mikel Arteta's future at Arsenal, even as the club sits top of the Premier League heading into the end of December 2025.
The Gunners lead the table with 45 points from 19 matches, five clear of Manchester City, and belief inside the squad remains strong, as reflected in Bukayo Saka's confidence that Arsenal can finally win the league this season , as reported by SoftFootball .
The discussion comes at a time when Arsenal are backing up that belief with performances. Their emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa , which ended Villa's 11-game winning run, was seen as a major statement of intent and further proof that Arteta's side are genuine title contenders, according to SoftFootball's match report.
