{
  "id": 3203310,
  "title": "EPL: Rio Ferdinand names two big teams that won’t challenge for title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-two-big-teams-that-wont-challenge-for-title",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:04:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-two-big-teams-that-wont-challenge-for-title/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has stated that both Manchester United and Manchester City are unlikely to challenge for the Premier League title this season. Ferdinand also expressed confidence in Arsenal's ability to win the league, citing their stability despite significant changes in recent years. He pointed out that Manchester City lost their manager, Pep Guardiola, and their star player, Rodri, while Liverpool and Chelsea have introduced new managers, leading to uncertainty. Ferdinand acknowledged that Manchester United is still in a period of transition, suggesting they should be realistic in their title ambitions. He predicted the team would likely finish in the top four.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has ruled out the possibility of the Red Devils and Manchester City challenging for the Premier League title this season. Ferdinand also backed Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season, saying they are the only stable team. “I don’t see anyone being able to challenge Arsenal this season. […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand names two big teams that won’t…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: They play like champions – Rio Ferdinand picks team to win title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/epl-they-play-like-champions-rio-ferdinand-picks-team-to-win-title",
        "published": "2026-08-25T07:08:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}