RODRI has hit out at the “unfair” decisions being given against Manchester City of late, hinting they are because “we won too much and people don’t want us to win”.
Title-chasers City were cruising 2-0 at half-time at Spurs on Sunday, before a double saw Spurs salvage a draw after the break.
Dominic Solanke’s first goal in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Manchester City was a controversial oneCredit: SHUTTERSTOCK
The England international appeared to kick the back of Marc Guehi’s leg in the build-up to the goalCredit: SKY SPORT
Solanke’s first goal was controversial as many – including City boss – felt he kicked the back of Marc Guehi’s leg as the ball was bundled over the line.
had a look at it but in the end upheld the on-field decision of referee Robert Jones to give the goal.
It followed an Antoine Semenyo goal being chalked off by VAR at Newcastle, a City penalty being denied against Wolves and escaping a red card in the Manchester derby.
Spain star , 29, ranted: “I don’t know how to feel, honestly, seeing the images.
“You can’t see the images on the pitch. It’s a clear foul in the first action for the goal. It’s a clear foul.
“And VAR is for a reason and these small details make the difference.
“We’re trying to do our best and it’s the first goal they score – maybe they don’t score and we win the game.
“It’s one game and another game and another game – and it’s not possible.
Rosri has sensationally claimed that decisions are repeatedly going against CityCredit: PREMIER LEAGUE
“I never speak about referees, I respect their job massively, but they have to pay attention to these things.
“He’s kicked the leg – it’s so clear.
“He anticipated Marc 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.
I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win but the referee has to be neutral.”
Rodri
“For me it’s not fair. It’s not fair, because we work so hard and the situations now to make these decisions and we have to move on.
“But when everything is finished you are so frustrated because the foul is so clear.
“He kicked the leg and with the push of the action on the ball the ball gets in.”
City have won the Premier League six times in the last eight seasons, and won the treble in 2023.
They are six points behind leaders Arsenal and go to reigning champions Liverpool at the weekend.
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