Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester Metropolis “can 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 win the title” and “have a supervisor who is aware of do it”.
“I believe Metropolis can have the sting on that, simply purely the supervisor and gamers they have. They’ll be capable to keep somewhat calmer than the Arsenal gamers,” mentioned Rooney.
“They are going to be fearful as a result of while you go on a run and lose just a few video games, you begin pondering ‘the place’s the following purpose, the following win going to return from?’ That detrimental 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 mentioned that whoever wins Sunday’s “title decider” in Manchester might be favourites to win the league.
He added that he thinks a draw might be a “good level” for Arsenal, who could have to “play soiled”.
Rooney added Mikel Arteta’s aspect should “be robust to interrupt down, be certain there isn’t any gaps between the strains and attempt to hit them on the break”.
He added: “Whether or not the followers like that sort of soccer or not, they need to do something to cease Metropolis successful. They must be resilient sufficient to cease Metropolis from scoring.”
