Rodri said last season that Arsenal's approach at the Etihad Stadium convinced the Manchester City squad that they could overtake the Gunners and win the Premier League last season.
After a bad-tempered clash between City and Arsenal earlier this season, Manuel Akanji criticised Mikel Arteta's side for being happy with a point and declared: "We're going to win the league again." Bernardo Silva mocked Arsenal's lack of trophies and dismissed them as lesser rivals than Liverpool because Liverpool always try to beat them.
Arsenal don't. Arsenal and Liverpool shared a 2-2 draw on Sunday to move City top of the Premier League, and it seems some of the Blues' previous opinions on Arsenal are being proven right. ALSO READ: 'Doubts' - Man City could have more players out vs Spurs as injury crisis bites ALSO READ: I can already feel changes from our Man City meeting paying off After twice taking the lead in the first half, Arsenal looked on track for a big win that would have put them within a point of Liverpool and three of City.
But a more pragmatic approach - not helped by some injury problems - allowed Liverpool back into the game and the points were shared in a result that benefitted City far more.