An accomplished midfield display for Manchester City in their opening 5-0 victory at West Ham United has earned Rodri a place in Alan Shearer's Team of the Week.
A new recruit to Pep Guardiola's squad after their triumphant 2018/19 campaign, the Spain international pulled the strings impressively for his new club.
"He slotted into the City midfield with ease, and looked very polished and steady," Premier League Champion Shearer said of Rodri's influential showing.
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Jordan Pickford (EVE) | CRY 0-0 EVE
Made crucial saves to earn Everton a point with 10 men.
Kyle Walker (MCI) | WHU 0-5 MCI
Walker was unstoppable down that right side in Man City's victory.
Lewis Dunk (BHA) | WAT 0-3 BHA
Solid, reliable and very dominant in a new-look Brighton back five.
Harry Maguire (MUN) | MUN 4-0 CHE
Effortlessly slotted into that back four as the world's most expensive defender, and put in a sound performance.
Erik Pieters (BUR) | BUR 3-0 SOU
Defended really well and got the balance right going forward.
Rodri (MCI) | WHU 0-5 MCI
He slotted into the City midfield with ease, and looked very polished and steady.
Matteo Guendouzi (ARS) | NEW 0-1 ARS
Bossed the midfield for Arsenal.
Raheem Sterling (MCI) | WHU 0-5 MCI
Wow! Started where he left off last season. Outstanding finishing and impeccable positioning.
Ashley Barnes (BUR) | BUR 3-0 SOU
Two superb finishes and a brilliant start for him and Burnley. He bullied the Southampton defenders.
Harry Kane (TOT) | TOT 3-1 AVL
Deadly again. Pulled Spurs through when they needed him to.
Marcus Rashford (MUN) | MUN 4-0 CHE
A calm penalty and a brilliant second goal. A big season is needed from Rashford if Man Utd are to finish in the top four.
Manager: Graham Potter (BHA) | WAT 0-3 BHA
In Potter's first Premier League match, Brighton's opening 3-0 away success against Watford could hardly have been more impressive.
