- Pep Guardiola hopes key midfielder Rodri will be fit to return from a groin injury for Manchester City's Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday.
- Rodri has been unavailable since 19 April, and City dropped crucial points in his absence, drawing 3-3 with Everton in their last outing.
- Guardiola acknowledged the team looked unbalanced without Rodri but insisted the draw against Everton was not solely due to his absence.
- The recent draw has shifted momentum in the title race towards Arsenal, who are now five points clear of City, though City have a game in hand.
- Guardiola also confirmed that Manchester City is close to agreeing a new contract for Phil Foden.
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