Former England captain Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City hold a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, he argued that City's experience and Pep Guardiola's proven track record in winning titles gives them the edge ahead of Sunday's crucial Etihad Stadium clash.

Arsenal currently lead the table by nine points but have played two more games than City. Rooney suggested that the pressure of maintaining their position could affect Arsenal's performance, noting that when teams go on a poor run, they start questioning where their next win will come from. This negative mindset, he argued, can significantly impact performance on the pitch.

City enter the match buoyed by their 3-0 victory over Chelsea, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. Rooney believes the winner of this encounter will become favourites for the title, though he suggested a draw would be a valuable point for Arsenal. He advised Mikel Arteta's side to adopt a pragmatic approach - being difficult to break down, closing gaps between lines, and hitting City on the counter-attack, even if it means playing less attractive football.