Arteta needs to realise that this player is past his best and it’s time to move him on. He was the main reason Arsenal lost yesterday, constantly looking unsteady in possession,” Rio Ferdinand slams one Arsenal star for his poor showing last night — and it’s neither Martinelli nor Trossard.

BREAKING NEWS: Rio Ferdinand Blasts Arsenal Star for Poor Performance — Calls for Arteta to Show Him the Exit Door

Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a serious blow last night as they fell to a disappointing defeat, and it didn’t take long for pundits and fans alike to start pointing fingers.

Among them was Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, who didn’t hold back in his post-match analysis, slamming one Arsenal player for a woeful performance that he believes cost Mikel Arteta’s side dearly.

Speaking during his punditry duties, Ferdinand expressed his frustration at the unnamed Arsenal star’s performance, insisting that the player has already passed his prime and is no longer capable of competing at the highest level. While many fans might have expected criticism aimed at players like Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard, Ferdinand made it clear that neither of them were the culprits.

“Arteta needs to realise that this guy is done. He’s past his best and he’s hurting the team. He was the main reason they lost last night — always shaky on the ball, poor decision-making, and putting his teammates under pressure,” Ferdinand said.

Though the pundit didn’t directly mention the player’s name during the clip, speculation is rife among Arsenal fans on social media, with many convinced about who Ferdinand was referring to. Names like Jorginho and Thomas Partey have popped up in conversations, with both players facing scrutiny over recent performances.

Calls for Mikel Arteta to make tough decisions this summer are growing louder. With Arsenal aiming to challenge for the Premier League title and compete strongly in Europe next season, fans and pundits alike believe there’s no room for sentiment in the squad.

“Arteta needs to sell him before it’s too late,” Ferdinand added. “Big clubs make big decisions. If you want to compete with Manchester City and the top sides, you can’t carry passengers. This is Arsenal Football Club — standards have to be high.”

The defeat leaves Arsenal’s title ambitions hanging by a thread, and with crucial matches still to come, Arteta may have to rethink his selections and squad depth moving forward. As fans wait for official confirmation of summer departures, one thing is clear — the pressure is mounting at the Emirates.