Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City has a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race, citing their experience and calmness under pressure. City recently won 3-0 against Chelsea, while Arsenal lost 2-1 to Bournemouth.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester City "will have the edge" psychologically in the Premier League title race.
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, he said City "know how to win the title" and "have a manager who knows how to do it".
"I think City will have the edge on that, just purely the manager and players they've got. They will be able to stay a little calmer than the Arsenal players," said Rooney.
"They will be worried because when you go on a run and lose a few games, you start thinking 'where's the next goal, the next win going to come from?' That negative mindset really has an impact on your performance."
Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday to take advantage of Arsenal slipping up with a 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday.
Rooney said that whoever wins Sunday's "title decider" in Manchester will be favourites to win the league.
He added that he thinks a draw will be a "good point" for Arsenal, who may need to "play dirty".
Rooney added Mikel Arteta's side must "be tough to break down, make sure there's no gaps between the lines and try to hit them on the break".
He added: "Whether the fans like that type of football or not, they have to do anything to stop City winning. They need to be resilient enough to stop City from scoring."
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Q&A
What did Wayne Rooney say about Manchester City's advantage over Arsenal?
Wayne Rooney stated that Manchester City has a psychological edge in the title race due to their experience and the ability of their manager and players to remain calm under pressure.
How did Manchester City and Arsenal perform in their recent matches?
Manchester City won 3-0 against Chelsea, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
Why might Arsenal players feel pressured in the title race?
Arsenal players may feel pressured due to recent losses, which can lead to a negative mindset affecting their performance and confidence in securing future wins.
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