Pundit claims a Premier League star is outperforming Man City’s Rodri right now
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A football pundit has claimed that Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is currently outperforming Manchester City’s star midfielder Rodri in the Premier League. Tony Cascarino described Watkins as an "incredible footballer" and argued that the Villa forward was the best player in the Premier League last season, outperforming Rodri, who is known for his key role in Spain’s midfield. Cascarino said that if Watkins had played for Arsenal last season, the club would have won the Premier League title. He urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to try to sign Watkins despite Villa fans opposing the idea due to his importance to their side.
Watkins played a pivotal role in helping Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League with an impressive 19 league goals and 13 assists last season. The article notes Watkins' recent decisive goal in England’s Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands, which further highlights his growing status in English football.
Meanwhile, Rodri has been acclaimed by former England defender Rio Ferdinand as the most valuable player in world football, especially after his impressive performances guiding Spain to the Euro 2024 final. However, there is ongoing debate about his standing in the Premier League, with some pundits, including Stewart Robson, suggesting other midfielders might currently be better than Rodri in the league.
Overall, the article presents a contrast between the Premier League form of Watkins and Rodri, emphasizing Watkins’ emergence as a standout performer while acknowledging Rodri’s elite status internationally and at club level with Manchester City.
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