Rio Ferdinand has revealed two concerns for Arsenal as they chase a long-awaited Premier League title under Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal looked impenetrable during the first few months of the season but dropped points in three of their last five games has brought them back to the chasing pack.

Mikel Arteta’s side drew 2-2 with Sunderland at the start of last month before failing to beat ten-man Chelsea at the end of November.

Arsenal suffered just their second defeat of the season on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa thanks to Emiliano Buendia’s dramatic last-minute winner.

The Gunners are now just two points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and three ahead of their last opponents, Aston Villa and ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery.

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