{
  "id": 19219252,
  "title": "EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Arsenal player that will create 'huge problem' for Arteta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-arsenal-player-that-will-create-huge-problem",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:48:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-arsenal-player-that-will-create-huge-problem-for-arteta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rio Ferdinand, a Manchester United legend, has highlighted Arsenal's upcoming challenge due to William Saliba's impending return. The French defender's comeback is anticipated to pose a significant obstacle for manager Mikel Arteta. In his YouTube channel, Ferdinand stated, \"What is he going to do when William Saliba is fit?\" Saliba's presence has prompted Arteta to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in the summer. Konsa has been making waves in Saliba's absence, displaying a remarkable level of dominance and experience. Ferdinand remarked, \"He looks like an immovable object in that team. That’s what it feels like because he’s just slid in there and taken that place. He looks dominant, aggressive and accustomed to wearing the Arsenal shirt.\"",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has claimed that the return of William Saliba will create \"a huge problem\" for manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta signed Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in the summer, and he has impressed in Saliba's absence. Saliba is yet to play for the Gunners this season but is closing in on a […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Arsenal player that will create 'huge problem' for Arteta",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}