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'Negative mindset' impacts Arsenal's performances - Rooney
TL;DR
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City has a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race due to their experience and calmness under pressure. He attributes Arsenal's recent struggles to a negative mindset following their defeat to Bournemouth.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester City "will have the edge" psychologically over Arsenal 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," he said.
"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 believes 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.
"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 Arsenal's mindset in the Premier League title race?
Wayne Rooney stated that Arsenal's negative mindset impacts their performance, especially after losing games, which creates uncertainty about future wins.
How did Manchester City's recent performance affect Arsenal's title chances?
Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Chelsea allowed them to capitalize on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, giving City a psychological edge in the title race.
Why does Rooney believe Manchester City has an advantage over Arsenal?
Rooney believes Manchester City has an advantage due to their experienced manager and players who know how to handle pressure in title races.
