Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester Metropolis “could have the sting” psychologically within the Premier League title race.
Leaders Arsenal, who’re 9 factors clear having performed two video games extra, journey to Etihad Stadium on Sunday (16:30 BST).
Talking on The Wayne Rooney Present, he mentioned Metropolis “know the best way to win the title” and “have a supervisor who is aware of the best way to do it”.
“I feel Metropolis could have the sting on that, simply purely the supervisor and gamers they have. They are going to be capable to keep a little bit calmer than the Arsenal gamers,” mentioned Rooney.
“They are going to be fearful as a result of if you go on a run and lose just a few video games, you begin pondering ‘the place’s the subsequent aim, the subsequent win going to return from?’ That unfavourable mindset actually has an affect in your efficiency.”
Manchester Metropolis beat Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday to benefit from Arsenal slipping up with a 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday.
Rooney mentioned that whoever wins Saturday’s “title decider” in Manchester can be favourites to win the league.
He added that he thinks a draw can be a “good level” for Arsenal, who might must “play soiled”.
Rooney added Mikel Arteta’s aspect should “be robust to interrupt down, be sure there is not any gaps between the traces and attempt to hit them on the break”.
He added: “Whether or not the followers like that kind of soccer or not, they should do something to cease Metropolis profitable. They have to be resilient sufficient to cease Metropolis from scoring.”
