Former England and Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand noted after Arsenal's massive home win over Chelsea (5-0) that the team has progressed further than last season. Then the Londoners dropped out of the title battle. This season is different, Mikel Arteta's team is unbeaten in all Big Six matches in the Premier League.

Arsenal is still undefeated this season in matches with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Although Manchester City and Liverpool have played one match less, the Gunners the Premier League rankings.

According to Ferdinand, Arsenal has made significant progress compared to last season. Then the Londoners were at the top for a long time, but they had to admit their superiority to Manchester City, which eventually won the Premier League.

''You see that they are not confused by defeats against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich. There is peace and self-confidence. Not only with Arteta, but also with the players. That is an important development for them, but the road to the finish line is still long,” Ferdinand said TNT Sports.

Fellow analyst and Chelsea icon Joe Cole had second thoughts about his club's performance on Tuesday evening. ''I was just in the taxi home, but then I got a call that I had to come back to do my work. As a Chelsea fan I would have thrown everything at the TV at home,” joked Cole, who played 282 games for Chelsea.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown commented on Cole's absence: “Just like the Chelsea players, you were missing for a while.” Chelsea was sent from pillar to post, especially after the break, by Arsenal, who managed to score four more goals. to note.

Cole was amazed by the euphoria in the Emirates Stadium. ''The way the victory was celebrated is a bit over the top. I heard fireworks and great euphoria. There are still plenty of games to play until the end of the season,” the 56-time England international explained.

Arsenal is immediately preparing for the next derby. Going next Sunday the Gunners visiting Tottenham Hotspur for the North London Derby.

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