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'That was a patched up Chelsea team… let's have a little reality check': Rio Ferdinand plays down Arsenal's win at Stamford Bridge, and insists if anything happens to William Saliba or Gabriel Jesus the drop off will be 'MASSIVE'

Rio Ferdinand is refusing to get carried away with Arsenal's brilliant start to the season, insisting that their 1-0 victory at Chelsea on Sunday was against a 'patched up' team.

The Gunners sit top of the Premier League on 34 points with 11 wins from their opening 13 matches.

Speaking post-match, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed they are harbouring title ambitions this term, something Ferdinand believes could be pre-mature.

Rio Ferdinand believes there is still a long way to go for Arsenal and their title ambitions
Gabriel Magalhaes (centre) scored the only goal of the match in their 1-0 win over Chelsea
Ferdinand insists Chelsea (above) played a weakened side in Sunday's league loss to Arsenal
Ferdinand says the Gunners need a 'reality check' despite their fine win in west London

'What I would say is I agree the control without the ball against Chelsea was next level.