Rodri makes surprise Arsenal Premier League title claim after Man City draw | Football

Manchester City skipper Rodri fears Arsenal have already opened up too big a gap at the top of the table and are destined to be crowned Premier League champions.

Saturday’s results have put a hugely different complexion on the likely desitnation of the title after Arsenal struck twice late on to secure a vital 2-0 win against Everton.

Mikel Arteta’s joy would’ve been enhanced when just a few short hours later, City were pegged back by West Ham and held to a disappointing 1-1 draw.

The Gunners now hold a nine-point advantage over their nearest rivals in the table, albeit having played a game more, and the City skipper is concerned that, with games running out, the die is already cast.

‘We know it’s going to be difficult because we have this experience of what you need to win at the end,’ said the former Ballon d’Or winner.

”I think the distance is too far but we’re going to fight until the end. Now is a moment of no regrets.

‘Today we showed a little bit of what the season was, ups and downs, then maybe the last pass or the last strike can make the difference.

‘Football is about goals and we couldn’t find the players to have numbers in terms of goals.

‘That’s the most important thing in football because we created the chances, we controlled the games but this is what makes the difference.’

City conceded to West Ham’s only shot on target of the whole contest shortly after Bernardo Silva had opened the scoring.

A dejected Rodri added: ‘I’m disappointed, but at the same time I’m proud of my teammates.

‘We tried everything but in the end I think it’s been the turning of this season.

‘It’s not enough at this level you have to put the ball in the net and it’s what we’re missing.”

‘There’s no point in dropping our heads.

‘It’s a moment to recover the mentality to go again and that we have good things to fight for.

‘We know that it might be difficult, but at home we are strong.’

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