Ferdinand: Rodri's Injury Key to Arsenal's Title Win
Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United player, claimed that Arsenal's success in winning the Premier League title last season was significantly influenced by the injury of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for the title, finishing first with 85 points, eight points ahead of Manchester City.
Ferdinand asserted that if Rodri had been fit and available throughout the season, Manchester City would have likely overtaken Arsenal for the title. Rodri missed 27 matches across all competitions and started only 17 of the 38 possible Premier League games.
Ferdinand discussed the implications of Rodri's potential departure amid interest from Barcelona and highlighted the challenges Manchester City faces with Pep Guardiola's exit. He stated that losing Rodri would complicate their situation further.
Meanwhile, Arsenal has strengthened their squad by acquiring Bruno Guimaraes and is expected to pursue more signings.
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