In the last two seasons, Arsenal and Man City have created a two-horse race for the Premier League title. In addition to the fierce battle between the two teams, people have also begun to talk about the competition between two top midfielders, Declan Rice and Rodri.
Playing in the same midfield, Rodri and Rice have their own advantages. While the Spanish midfielder actively plays deep to regulate the play, Rice is more active and moves up higher. Last season, Rodri played 34 matches, scored 8 goals and assisted 9 in the Premier League. As for Rice, he played 38 matches, scored 7 goals and assisted 8.
Former Man City midfielder Yaya Toure is a big fan of Declan Rice, but insists Arsenal lack the trophies to reach the same level as Rodri. He told Football365: “He needs to be in a winning team because the team that wins the league has the best players. He is competing with Rodri.
You can’t underestimate what Rodri has done for Man City and Spain. He’s been outstanding and competitive. They’ve been neck and neck, but Rodri has won more trophies than Rice. This season is the time for Rice to change that. Only trophies will make the difference.”
In terms of titles, Rodri is far ahead of his opponent. The Man City midfielder has won 11 trophies, including 4 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League. Meanwhile, Declan Rice has only won 1 Community Shield with Arsenal.
