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I doubted this about Arsenal but Basel win proved me wrong - Rio Ferdinand
RIO FERDINAND was impressed by Arsenal's efforts in the Champions League tonight.
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Arsenal recorded a 4-1 win over Basel to top Group A as Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets.
The Gunners have suffered in recent seasons with a lack of mental strength when it comes to getting results in big games.
Arsenal's record of six consecutive exits at the last-16 stage in recent seasons is a point in proof.
Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal's win over Basel will give them plenty of confidence
It’s the mentality thing we’ve probably doubted over the last couple of seasons
But Ferdinand believes finishing top of the group and putting in a convincing display in Switzerland has proved Arsene Wenger's side are capable of competing with the very best this season.
“We spoke about momentum and confidence beforehand – this will do this Arsenal team the world of good," Ferdinand said.
“It’s the mentality thing we’ve probably doubted over the last couple of seasons.
Arsene Wenger's side finished top of Group A
Lucas Perez scored a hat-trick against in Arsenal's 4-1 in
“But to go there and put a professional performance in and score some goals is very good – and it bodes well for this Arsenal side for me.”
The last time Arsenal finished a Champions League group campaign unbeaten, they went on to reach the final in 2006.
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