Pep Guardiola plays down fears Rodri’s absence will be another long one

Manchester City will go level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League if they beat Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday

Rodri was forced off during the second half of Manchester City's Premier League victory over Arsenal on Sunday. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Rodri will miss Manchester City’s midweek trip to Burnley but Pep Guardiola has played down fears that the Spain midfielder could miss an extended period in the Premier League title race.

Rodri was forced off in the second half of City’s critical 2-1 win over title rivals Arsenal on Sunday with a groin problem, and must sit out Wednesday’s trip to Turf Moor – where a win would see City go top of the table.