Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester Metropolis “can have the sting” psychologically within the Premier League title race.
Leaders Arsenal, who’re six factors clear having performed one sport extra, journey to Etihad Stadium on Sunday (16:30 BST).
Talking on The Wayne Rooney Present, he stated Metropolis “know methods to win the title” and “have a supervisor who is aware of methods to do it”.
“I believe Metropolis can have the sting on that, simply purely the supervisor and gamers they have. They may be capable to keep somewhat calmer than the Arsenal gamers,” stated Rooney.
“They are going to be fearful as a result of once you go on a run and lose a couple of video games, you begin pondering ‘the place’s the following aim, the following win going to come back from?’ That destructive mindset actually has an impression 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 stated that whoever wins Sunday’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 could have to “play soiled”.
Rooney added Mikel Arteta’s facet should “be powerful to interrupt down, make certain there is not any gaps between the strains and attempt to hit them on the break”.
He added: “Whether or not the followers like that kind of soccer or not, they must do something to cease Metropolis successful. They should be resilient sufficient to cease Metropolis from scoring.”
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