Manchester City – Arsenal: Rodri out injured

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By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester City: Rodri's sting at Arsenal

This Sunday, Manchester City hosted Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the shock of this 5th day of the Premier League. A meeting which also marked the return of Rodri in Pep Guardiola’s starting eleven. Unfortunately for the Cityzensthe Spanish midfielder had to give up his place after only 21 minutes of play. In a duel with Thomas Partey on a corner, he collapsed to the ground holding on to his knee, after a bad support.

The 28-year-old was replaced by Mateo Kovacic. His departure came just minutes after Manchester City’s opener, through Erling Haaland, and Arsenal took advantage to score two goals in quick succession.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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