The City midfielder struck a superb low angled effort for our fourth goal as Pep Guardiola’s side swept to a hugely impressive 5-0 triumph over the Gunners at the Etihad.
Latching onto Ferran Torres’ inviting lay-off, Rodri executed a superb low effort from 20 yards that curled round Bernd Leno inside the far post.
City’s Spanish international is up against seven other contenders for August’s award.
They are: Luke Ayling (Leeds v Manchester United); Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United v Leeds); Jamie Vardy (Leicester v Wolves); John McGinn (Aston Villa v Watford); Sadio Mane (Liverpool v Burnley); Danny Ings (Villa v Newcastle); Raphina (Leeds v Everton).
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The winner will be announced at 1pm on Friday, September 10.