Gary Neville gives Arsenal title hint as he tells them how to beat Man City.
Gary Neville has offered insights into Arsenal’s strategy to defeat Manchester City in their upcoming Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on March 31st.
As the title race heats up with City trailing league leaders Arsenal and Liverpool by a point, Neville believes that man-marking one key player could significantly enhance Arsenal’s chances against the reigning champions.
Gary Neville reveals secret to stopping City
In a recent episode of the Stick to Football podcast by Sky Bet, the former Manchester United defender highlighted the importance of neutralizing the influence of City’s midfielder, Rodri.
Neville emphasized, “Do you know who should be man-marked? Rodri. I think someone should be on him and stopping him getting the ball. Rodri, I think if you stop him at City, I’m not saying you stop everything, you don’t. But you stop a lot. If you stop Rodri, you stop a lot. His influence on their team is unbelievable, how he just links everything together.”
Rodri, known for his pivotal role in City’s midfield, has been instrumental this season, contributing seven goals and 11 assists from the defensive midfield position.
Additionally, he boasts an impressive 62-match unbeaten run for City, underscoring his significance to the team’s success.
Since joining City in 2019, Rodri has clinched ten major trophies, including last season’s treble, and notably scored the winning goal in the Champions League final.
Arsenal, aiming to secure a league double over City, will look to replicate their earlier success when Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium in October.
However, it’s worth noting that Rodri was absent during that encounter due to suspension.
As Arsenal prepare for their crucial showdown with City, Neville’s tactical insight could shape their approach as they seek to secure a vital victory in the Premier League title race.
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