Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester City will be 'licking their lips' following Arsenal's defeat to Everton. The Gunners were left frustrated as a James Tarkowski header made the difference in a difficult game at Goodison Park.
Tarkowski highlighted the difference between this season's team compared to those has played against in the past with Arsenal having been previously described as 'soft' and 'easy to play against'. Mikel Arteta has urged his players to remain calm despite the setback against the Toffees as they now prepare to face Brentford at home next week.
Neal Maupay proved to be the Gunners' nemesis once again as he got under the skin of Oleksandr Zinchenko late in the game causing tempers to flare. The match itself had a handful of controversial decisions with Gabriel Magalhaes having a penalty shout waved away by referee David Coote despite Maupay seemingly tripping the Brazilian defender as the north London outfit failed to find an equaliser.
