Manchester City
fromESPN.com
19 hours agoMan City beat passive Arsenal in Carabao Cup; Premier League title race not over?
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final, marking Pep Guardiola's 19th trophy with the club.
Man City have built much of their recent success around control in midfield, and Rodri's presence has been indispensable. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has evolved into the heartbeat of Guardiola's system, offering positional intelligence, composure under pressure and an uncanny ability to dictate tempo. Whether shielding the defense, breaking up opposition transitions or delivering decisive goals in crucial fixtures, Rodri has repeatedly demonstrated his value on football's biggest stages.