The Spanish midfielder sealed a 3-1 victory for Manchester City against West Ham, thereby helping Pep Guardiola’s team successfully defend the Premier League championship for the fourth consecutive time. Manchester City is 2 points ahead of second-placed team Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

Rodri claimed that Arsenal’s acceptance of a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City on 31 March was the reason they lost the title. However, this statement is controversial when Manchester City could not defeat Arsenal in all 3 encounters this season, and did not even win in 2 matches against 3rd ranked team Liverpool.

In an interview with Optus Sport about the secret to Manchester City’s success, Rodri said: “Honestly, I think it lies here” – he said, pointing to his head. “It’s a mental issue.

“Arsenal also deserved to win the championship, they had a great season, but I think the difference lies here (points to the head again).”

 

Rodri criticized Arsenal’s spirit

Rodri added: “When they came to the Etihad to play against us, I saw them and thought: ‘Oh, these boys, they don’t want to beat us, they just want a draw.’ And with that mentality, I don’t think we will play the same way.”

“We overcame them. In the end, if you give us a point, we will win the last seven, eight matches even though they are difficult. So I think it all depends on the spirit of competition.” fight”.