Rio Ferdinand, a veteran of Manchester United, believes that Aston Villa could be considered a title contender this year. Villa is presently three points behind Arsenal at the top of the standings and has won nine straight games across all competitions. Over the weekend at the London Stadium, Villa overcame a deficit to defeat West Ham 3-2. Next weekend, the Villains will meet Manchester United. Former Red Devils defender Ferdinand stated that Unai Emery’s team should be disregarded in the race for the championship. But he also mentioned that Manchester City has a significant “advantage” over Villa and Arsenal that might be important at the end of the season.The former England defender stated of Villa, “They have to be [considered title contendrs],” on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel. “The only thing that worries me about them is when we compare them to Manchester City and Arsenal. City has an advantage because they are the only team with winning experience and know how to achieve it. Both Arsenal and City have strong rosters. In contrast, I believe that Aston Villa could be in serious difficulty if Ollie Watkins is hurt. They will be in serious trouble if Morgan Rogers, who struck two over the weekend, sustains an injury.
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