'Starting to worry' - brutal Roy Keane verdict on Arsenal backs up Man City dressing room view on title rivals

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.

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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.

Bukayo Saka admitted at full time that Arsenal took their foot off the gas in the second half, and their approach has been criticised by fans and pundits. Notably, Roy Keane.

"I'm starting to worry about this Arsenal mentality," Keane told Sky Sports. "Now you're 2-1 up, and you've still got to try and win the game.

"But there's elements of Arsenal now and it's happened most of the season when they get themselves in front. Never mind excuses about injuries or being down to 10 men, they all seem to sit back in as if we'll