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).
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Talking on The Wayne Rooney Present, he stated Metropolis “know tips on how to win the title” and “have a manger who is aware of tips on how to do it”.
“I feel Metropolis can have the sting on that, simply purely the supervisor and gamers they have. They are going to have the ability to keep somewhat calmer than the Arsenal gamers,” stated Rooney.
“They are going to be frightened as a result of whenever 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 adverse mindset actually has an impression in your efficiency.”
Manchester Metropolis on Sunday to benefit from Arsenal slipping up with a on Saturday.
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Rooney stated that whoever wins Saturday’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 might have to “play soiled”.
Rooney added Mikel Arteta’s aspect should “be robust to interrupt down, ensure there is no gaps between the traces and attempt to hit them on the break”.
He added: “Whether or not the followers like that sort of soccer or not, they must do something to cease Metropolis successful. They have to be resilient sufficient to cease Metropolis from scoring.”
‘Might be a catastrophe’ if Spurs go down
Tottenham Hotspur, in the meantime, finish the weekend sitting within the relegation zone, following their and .
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Rooney stated Spurs’ efficiency was “a bit flat” within the north east, which prevented them having the ability to have a new-manager bounce in Roberto de Zerbi’s first sport in cost.
“Generally you get a bounce however I feel you get that when a brand new supervisor is available in and you might be front-footed and aggressive on the ball,” he stated. “I believed they had been a bit in between.”
The previous England striker added that De Zerbi “wants to seek out some solutions shortly” and that dropping to the Championship could be disastrous for the membership.
“Will probably be a catastrophe for them in the event that they do go [down],” stated Rooney. “I feel that is the place a few of these gamers most likely are taking a look at it pondering in the event that they go down they will transfer on and go to a unique membership.
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“If they do not get again within the Premier League within the first 12 months, that might be an absolute nightmare for them.”
Tottenham haven’t received a Premier League match in 2026 and their subsequent sport is at residence to Brighton on Saturday (17:30).
Rooney stated they have to work out a solution to win to assist increase their confidence.
“If they will do this then they provide themselves an opportunity. The longer it goes with out successful is troublesome for them.”
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