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Rio Ferdinand hails Arsenal's powers of recovery from back-to-back defeats which left their season hanging in the balance - as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal's powers of recovery after reasserting themselves in the Premier League title race, following defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich which left their season hanging in the balance.

The former Manchester United defender lauded the composure of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after watching his team demolition Chelsea 5-0 to move three points clear at the top.

Arsenal have played a game more than Liverpool, who meet Everton on Wednesday, and two more than Manchester City, who trail them by four points.