Rodri Cries Refereeing Conspiracy as Arsenal Pull Clear in Title Race
Hey Gooners, if you’ve been watching the Premier League this season, you know the feeling. Arsenal are sitting pretty at the top, and Manchester City just dropped more points in a chaotic 2-2 draw at Tottenham. The gap is now six points with 14 games left, and City’s own players are starting to sound rattled.
This isn’t just another match report — it’s a reminder of why our title challenge looks stronger than ever. Let’s break it down.
Rodri’s Explosive Post-Match Outburst: “They Don’t Want Us to Win”
Manchester City midfielder Rodri didn’t hold back after the game. The Ballon d’Or winner claimed referees aren’t being neutral because City have “won too much” in recent years.
Speaking about Dominic Solanke’s first goal for Spurs — the one that sparked their comeback — Rodri was furious:
“He’s kicked the leg — it’s so clear. He anticipated Marc [Guéhi] and it’s a clear foul. But it’s not today, it’s two or three games in a row and I honestly don’t know why.
“I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win but the referee has to be neutral. For me it’s not fair. It’s not fair.”
Strong words from someone who’s usually so composed. It echoes what we’ve heard from City before — but when their star player is talking about conspiracy and bias, it shows the pressure is really getting to them.
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The Controversial Moment That Changed Everything
The incident happened early in the second half. Solanke made contact with City’s Marc Guéhi while scoring, and VAR took a long look (checking for offside too) before letting the goal stand.
Pep Guardiola was livid, saying a foul would have been given the other way around:
“If you do it to a striker it would be a penalty. I’m not a referee. Fascinating in the Premier League.”
He even got booked for his reaction when the incident replayed on the big screen. Guardiola pointed to this as the emotional turning point that let Spurs back into the game.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admitted it was a “grey area” but was relieved:
“There is contact from him. We want a higher threshold. I understand it’s in the grey area. I’m very happy it finally dropped for us.”
VAR said Solanke played the ball first, so no foul. But for City fans, it’s another decision that went against them — and for us Gooners, it’s another sign that the wheels might be coming off their challenge.
City’s Slump: One Win in Six Games
This draw means City have won just one of their last six Premier League matches. They’ve dropped points in big games recently, including against Manchester United and Wolves, where Guardiola has also slammed officials.
After this result, Arsenal lead the table on 53 points from 24 games, with City on 47 (they’ve played one game fewer in some reports, but the gap is clear at six points).
With 14 matches remaining, that’s a serious cushion. City have to win almost everything now just to catch up — and their form isn’t screaming “unstoppable champions” anymore.
Why This Is Great News for Arsenal Fans
Look, we know the title race isn’t over. There’s still a long way to go, and City are never easy to write off. But right now:
- Arsenal are in control at the top
- Our form has been rock-solid compared to City’s wobbles
- The psychological edge is ours — especially when their players are venting about referees instead of focusing on results
Mikel Arteta’s side has shown resilience all season, and this latest slip from City gives us even more belief. The Gunners are in the driving seat.
What’s Next for Both Sides
City have a quick turnaround with Newcastle in the Carabao Cup midweek, and Bernardo Silva’s hamstring tweak doesn’t sound too bad according to Pep.
For us? Keep doing what we’re doing. Stay focused, keep grinding, and let City chase.
Come on you Gunners — six points clear and looking strong. This could be our year.
Also Read: Gary Neville Says Arsenal Are ‘The Real Winners’ After Tottenham Draw With Man City
Rodri Cries Refereeing Conspiracy as Arsenal Pull Clear in Title Race