EPL: ‘No disrespect’ – Rio Ferdinand makes claim on Arsenal title, Rodri

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Manchester City would person won the Premier League rubric up of Arsenal past play had midfielder Rodri been disposable for the full campaign.

In May, Arsenal won their archetypal Premier League rubric successful 22 years arsenic they finished 7 points wide of Man City successful manager Pep Guardiola’s past play astatine the Etihad Stadium.

Rodri missed 17 Premier League matches past word due to the fact that of wounded issues.

Speaking connected his podcast, Ferdinand insisted that the Spain planetary would person changed the people of the rubric contention if helium were not injured.

Ferdinand said, “Can we conscionable speech astir Manchester City, please?

“Not lone person they mislaid Pep Guardiola, but it present looks similar they are losing Rodri.

“If Rodri started and played each crippled past play and didn’t person that injury, Man City would person won the Premier League. No disrespect to Arsenal, but if Rodri played 10 much games, Man City would person won the league.

“It would beryllium the champion signing of the summertime for Arsenal if Rodri goes to Barcelona oregon Real Madrid,” helium said.

EPL: ‘No disrespect’ – Rio Ferdinand makes assertion connected Arsenal title, Rodri