Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes their Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal could significantly influence the Premier League title race, despite trailing their rivals by nine points. The 2-0 victory at Wembley on Sunday not only secured the season's first major trophy but also provided a crucial morale boost following their midweek Champions League exit to Real Madrid.

Manchester City have already got one over their title rivals Arsenal after winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and Rodri has now sent a strong warning to the Gunners

The Spaniard is thought to be a priority target for the 15-time European champions.

The 27 Spain players are already at the Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, to prepare for their international matches against Serbia and Egypt.

Rodri has fueled speculation regarding a potential move to Real Madrid after delivering a cryptic response about his Manchester City future. The former Ballon d'Or winner also admitted to feeling "frustrated" with City's recent inability to kill off games.

The midfielder’s comments from early February have come back to haunt him.

People who live close to Manchester City ace Rodri have complained that the footballer is flying his drone near their windows.

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri was fined 80,000 pounds ($107,000) but avoided a ban on Monday for comments he made after a Premier League game where he questioned the integrity of a referee.

Rodri, who dominated the midfield battle and was a constant thorn in Arsenal’s side, revealed he knew victory was on the cards at half-time with Mikel Arteta’s men struggling physically. Asked what Pep Guardiola told his troops at the interview, Rodri said: ‘I think it was good a reassuring chat that we were doing things very well.

Rodri will not link up with Spain for the upcoming international break after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. The midfielder was taken off 21 minutes into the game and replaced by compatriot Nico Gonzalez.

Manchester City's pursuit of another Premier League crown took a devastating hit on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United. Despite dominating possession, the Blues failed to secure the three points needed to keep pace with a relentless Arsenal side who sit comfortably at the summit.

Rodri has refused to rule out an exit from Manchester City this summer amid interest from Real Madrid.Manchester City have been heavily dependent on Rodri’s presence at the base of midfield ever