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'They played like CHAMPIONS': Rio Ferdinand insists Arsenal HAVE to win the league after Man United victory... and praises Mikel Arteta's side for putting the Red Devils 'in a chokehold'

Rio Ferdinand has suggested Arsenal 'played like champions' during their thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

The Gunners took all three points late on in the heavyweight clash at the Emirates thanks to Eddie Nketiah's second goal of the game, securing a win that allowed them to stay five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.

Speaking on his show FIVE, Ferdinand praised the Gunners for refusing to settle for a draw in the match, claiming they had their opponents 'in a chokehold' during the closing moments of the game.