Former Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, has asserted that Arsenal would not have secured the Premier League title had Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, not sustained an injury.
After a 22-year wait, Arsenal finally lifted the Premier League trophy, finishing first with 85 points, eight points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
Ferdinand, a former Red Devils star, confidently stated that Manchester City would have overtaken Arsenal for the Premier League title if their key midfielder Rodri had been fit and available throughout the season.
Rodri was absent for 27 matches across all competitions last season. He managed to start only 17 out of the 38 possible Premier League games last season, which posed significant challenges for Pep Guardiola.
Discussing the changes at Manchester City, Ferdinand highlighted Rodri’s influence on the team during his podcast. He also mentioned that Rodri’s potential departure amid interest from Barcelona could exacerbate their difficulties.
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