Ferdinand, however, wasn't the only big name to wax lyrical about Lewis-Skelly's performance in Wednesday night's victory as team-mate Declan Rice also paid tribute to the defende

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on loan this January

Speaking ahead of the north London derby, Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist both named a striker Arsenal must sign to solve their current striker issues. The Gunners have been linked with many names in January already with reinforcements likely needed.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at a new striker joining this month, after ex- Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand pressed him over the club's transfer plans.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that the club is looking to bring in a new striker during the January transfer window. Arteta made the remarks