EPL: Merson snubs Rodri, names player to help Man City catch Arsenal in title race

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has snubbed midfielder Rodri and named defender Marc Guehi arsenic the subordinate to assistance Manchester City drawback Arsenal successful the Premier League rubric race.

Man City are present 2 points down leaders Arsenal successful the Premier League standings aft they defeated Newcastle connected Saturday astatine home.

However, Merson believes Guehi is the cardinal for Pep Guardiola’s broadside successful their Premier League rubric contention against Arsenal due to the fact that helium volition support the backmost 4 of the Cityzens’ defence.

“With Marc Guehi backmost successful the backmost 4 present for Manchester City, Rodri doesn’t person to support Manchester City’s defence that overmuch present again,” Merson told Sportskeeda.

“I person a feeling Guehi mightiness conscionable beryllium the crushed wherefore Manchester City drawback Arsenal successful the Premier League rubric race.”

Guehi was signed by Manchester City from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace during the January transportation window.

EPL: Merson snubs Rodri, names subordinate to assistance Man City drawback Arsenal successful rubric race