Manchester City have some of the best players in the world, and one particular star has impressed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal will take on Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday.
It promises to be a hugely exciting and entertaining match.
City will fancy their chances of winning against Arsenal, but the Gunners are in good form at the moment and have a home advantage.
Another factor against City, who won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup last season, is the absence of Rodri.
The £220,000-a-week (Spotrac) Spain International defensive midfielder is suspended for the match.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Manchester City midfielder Rodri
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raved about Rodri ahead of the match.
Arteta said about Rodri, as quoted in The Mirror: “We know what Rodri does.
“Everyone has described him as one of the best holding midfielders in the world, if not the best.
“There’s no doubt about that.”
My View: Manchester City could beat Arsenal without Rodri
I believe that Manchester City could win against Arsenal without Rodri.
Yes, Rodri is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and is a key player for City.
However, City are not reliant on one particular player.
When Kevin De Bruyne was injured, many thought that City would struggle.
Did they?
No.
I think that City manager Pep Guardiola will play Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic in defensive midfield against Arsenal.
