Premier League 2022/23: Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand predicts the top six

The 2022/23 Premier League season is nearly upon us.

On Friday evening, the campaign kicks off with Arsenal‘s trip to Crystal Palace, which looks set to be an absolute corker.

Mikel Arteta’s side have looked mighty impressive in pre-season, with new signing Gabriel Jesus one of the standout performers.

But a visit to Selhurst Park is not the ideal start for Arsenal, particularly after they were handsomely beaten there 3-0 last season.

The Gunners will need to get off to a good start in 2022/23 if they are to finish in the top four, as the competition for the coveted places is as tough as it has ever been.

One man who thinks Arsenal will eventually miss out on Champions League qualification yet again is Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand.

He’s also tipping another London side to fail in their pursuit of a top four finish – Chelsea.

In a recent interview, Ferdinand revealed he has serious doubts about the Blues going into 2022/23, as he believes there are negative things going on behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge, despite the acquisitions of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.

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“I don’t care about results in pre-season, it was more the aftermath,” Ferdinand told The Mirror. “The way the manager spoke in the press conference afterwards was the startling thing for me, it opened my eyes.

“There must be some things happening behind the scenes that we’re not aware of as yet, he seems disgruntled and unhappy. There are maybe some players angling for a move behind-the-scenes that we’re not aware of. He’s brought Sterling in who will be a great addition, but if they lose the players that they’re talking about losing.

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