Soccer-Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 19, 2026 Manchester City's Rodri in action with Arsenal's Declan Rice Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

May 8 (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder ⁠Rodri is in a race to be fit for Saturday's Premier League ⁠home clash with Brentford, as the hosts look to keep up the ‌pressure on leaders Arsenal in the final weeks of the season.

Rodri suffered a groin injury when City beat Arsenal last month. With the Spanish midfielder sidelined, City beat Burnley to briefly lead the ​league, but Monday's draw at Everton left them five ⁠points below Arsenal with a game ⁠in hand.

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