Rodri goads Arsenal over crucial title race mistake
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rodri insists Manchester City beat out Arsenal in the Premier League title due to their superior “mentality”, while criticising Mikel Arteta’s side for their lack of ambition when facing off at the Etihad Stadium. And Rodri explained how City’s “mentality” proved decisive in a gripping title race against Arsenal following the goalless draw in March, though Arteta maintains his side will come again after falling agonisingly short. “To be honest, I think it’s in here,” Rodri told Optus Sport while pointing to his head. He said: “I had that season last year after Istanbul, I said: ‘It’s over, there’s nothing left.’ But I have a contract, I’m still here.