EPL: I'd rather finish fourth with trophies than fourth without trophies - Ferdinand mocks Arsenal

 In a recent interview, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand mocked Arsenal by saying that he would rather finish fourth with trophies than finish outside the top four without any silverware.

Ferdinand's comments came after Arsenal finished fourth in the Premier League for the third consecutive season. The Gunners also reached the Europa League final, but they lost to Villarreal on penalties.

Ferdinand's comments have divided opinion. Some fans have defended Arsenal, saying that they are a young team that is still rebuilding. Others have agreed with Ferdinand, saying that Arsenal need to start winning trophies if they want to be considered a top club.

It is clear that Arsenal are in a transitional period. The club has not won a major trophy since 2005. However, there are signs that things are starting to improve under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have finished fourth in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons and they have reached the Europa League final.

If Arsenal can continue to improve, they will eventually start winning trophies again. However, it is important for the club to be patient. It takes time to build a successful team.

Here are some of the pros and cons of Ferdinand's statement:

Pros:

• Finishing fourth with trophies shows that a team is capable of competing at the highest level.
• It gives the team a platform to build on and challenge for more trophies in the future.
• It can help to attract top players to the club.

Cons:

• Finishing fourth can be seen as a failure if a team is expected to challenge for the title.
• It can lead to increased pressure on the manager and the players.
• It can make it difficult to attract top players to the club.

Overall, Ferdinand's statement is a fair one. It is important for clubs to win trophies, but it is also important to be realistic about their ambitions. Arsenal are a young team that is still rebuilding. They should be praised for their progress in recent years, but they should not be expected to challenge for the title just yet.